How Mindfulness Impacts Well-being
We've all heard about the benefits of mindfulness. But what are the psychological and cognitive mechanisms that lead to well-being? Read More
Articles by Jennifer Wolkin
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Depression & Grief
Remembering Jamie Zimmerman, ABC’s Meditation Doctor
Jamie Zimmerman, a reporter and doctor for the ABC News medical unit, drowned while on vacation in Hawaii this month. A longtime friend offers kind words and a mindfulness practice for coping with grief. Read More
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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. Read More
Gratitude
Five Ways to Declutter Your Body and Mind
Clearing physical spaces can help declutter your mind as well. Try some of these tips for both. Read More
Eating & Body Image
Mindful Eating for a Healthier Brain-Gut Connection
It might be impossible to heal a distressed gut without considering the impact of stress and emotion. Read More
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Meet Your Second Brain: The Gut
How what's going on in your gut could be affecting your brain. Read More
Kids & Teens
Five Things Pixar’s “Inside Out” Teaches Us About Emotions
This animated flick is perfect for explaining the complicated topic of emotions to everyone—young and old. Read More
