Compassion
How to Train the Compassionate Brain
Research finds that training in compassion makes us more altruistic.
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Science
Discover the empirical world of mindfulness and meditation within the Science category at Mindful.org. Our content bridges the gap between ancient practices and modern science, offering a deep dive into how mindfulness can positively affect our brains, bodies, and behavior. Explore a wealth of articles that unpack cutting-edge research, interview leading scientists, and present evidence-based benefits of mindfulness for health, work, relationships, and more.
Calm
Three Emerging Pathways to Happiness
New research adds depth and complexity to our understanding of the major keys to living a happy and flourishing life.
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Audio
The Science and Practice of Staying Present Through Difficult Times
Research suggests that when we turn towards pain and discomfort, we can experience less of it. Plus — a guided meditation for being mindful when things get tough.
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Calm
How Mindful Breathing Trains Your Brain to Focus
New research finds that those who meditate can focus their minds and control their impulsivity better than those who do not meditate.
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Compassion
What the Brains of Selfless People Teach Us About Empathy
Why do some people put their lives at risk for the sake of strangers? Research is revealing the limits of empathy and uncovering the traits that lead to extreme altruism.
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Calm
Can Mindfulness Save Democracy?
Politics have a way of sparking anger within us. By introducing a little mindfulness, we begin to create the space we need to shift out of old patterns.
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Anxiety
The Science of How Mindfulness Relieves Post Traumatic Stress
An exploration of how traumatic stress affects the brain, and the research suggesting that mindfulness practices may help individuals be more equipped to handle the emotional and physical distress of PTSD.
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Compassion
Being Empathic Doesn’t Make You a Pushover
A new study finds that more prosocial people are less aggressive in competition—but they tend to win out in the long run.
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Mindfulness Research
Training the Brains of Warriors
Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explores how the military is using mindfulness to tap into calm and focussed attention under extreme stress.
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Mindfulness Research
What’s Exciting at Mindful This Month
Mindful Editor Anne Alexander shares the stories that caught her attention and how they came about.
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