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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.
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Bring Your Practice to Digital Work 

If you feel that the demands of technology have expanded to fill every corner of your workday—and then some—you’re in good company. Here are four innovative ways to stay focused, communicate authentically, set effective boundaries, and find flow with your team (and with AI). Read More

  • Jay Vidyarthi
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Health
The Nature Remedy: Find Freedom from Tech Overload 

In this excerpt from her book Less Screen More Green, Kerry Crofton provides Mindful Tech Plansâ„¢ with evidence-based strategies to find freedom from tech overload, along with advice from Harvard digital wellness expert Dr. Michael Rich. This is the first in a three-part series on finding a healthier balance with tech at home, work, and school. Read More 

  • Kerry Crofton
  • May 22, 2025
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Health
5 Minutes of Mindfulness Brings Real Benefits, According to Science 

Don’t have time to sit down for a lengthy meditation session? As it turns out, you don’t need to. New research shows that mere minutes of mindfulness each day, sometimes called a "micropractice," can go a long way in supporting our mental health—without wrecking our schedule. Read More 

  • Misty Pratt
  • September 5, 2024
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