Mindfulness Research
How the Brain Changes When You Meditate
By charting new pathways in the brain, mindfulness can change the banter inside our heads from chaotic to calm.
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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.
Focus
Major Study Will Track How Meditation Affects Teenagers
The largest study of its kind will examine the effects of mindfulness on teens and their mental health.
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Anxiety
60 Minutes’ Anderson Cooper Tries Mindfulness
This Sunday, 60 Minutes will re-air its mindfulness segment where Cooper explores how meditation can change the brain.
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Calm
How to Avoid the Empathy Trap
Do you prioritize other people's feelings over your own? You might be falling into the "empathy trap."
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Anxiety
Three Simple Practices That Can Help Boost Happiness at Work
These brief practices can help you bring some well-being into your work day.
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Compassion
The Secrets to Wiring a Happier Brain
Learning how to give more love to ourselves is a key practice that when turned into a habit, becomes a source of happiness and resiliency.
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Anxiety
Study Finds Mindfulness to Be a Powerful Healing Tool for Veterans
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center created mindfulness program and study to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Anxiety
Smoking Cessation App from Yale Uses Mindfulness Approach
Craving to Quit incorporates Dr. Judson Brewer's research on mindfulness training so smokers can learn how to notice the sensation of smoking and let thoughts and cravings pass.
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Kids and Teens
Mindfulness Meditation and At-Risk Youths
John McCabe shares his experience teaching meditation to youths at a juvenile detention center in Kansas.
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Calm
What Pulling an All-Nighter Does to Your Mind
Six ways all-nighters do more harm than good, according to the science.
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