Science
Who Wants to Go to Mars? People Who Meditate
The shortlist for the one-way trip to Mars includes people who listed meditation as an interest. Do you meditate? Do you want to explore space?
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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
Bringing Mindfulness to Work? Beware of the Peddlers
Companies are rushing to teach staff mindfulness. But some need to find more experienced teachers.
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Anxiety
Compassion: Brain Food for Happiness
Our brain is equipped to uncover happiness, says Elisha Goldstein. One way we can do that is to tap into a deeper source of meaning and purpose: connection with others.
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Calm
Preschoolers Learn ‘Kindness Curriculum’
A new curriculum aims to teach children kindness and empathy along with traditional academic skills.
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Health
Seahawks in #SuperBowl49: What’s Their Edge?
Meet the guy who's teaching mindfulness to the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks.
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Anxiety
Jon Kabat-Zinn Video Series on Mindful.org
When he started MBSR, Jon Kabat-Zinn didn't have a detailed plan—just a passion and an inkling that lots of good would come of it. Now, 36 years later, he talks with us about the present and future of mindfulness.
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Mindfulness Research
UK on the Fast Track to Becoming a Mindful Nation
Inquiry examines the benefits of mindfulness in health care, education, the workplace, prisons, and more.
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Focus
How Mindfulness Changes the Brain
The Harvard Business Review outlines key research on the neural mechanisms underlying meditation.
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Anxiety
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2014
The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year.
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Anxiety
Play, SoulPancake, and Building Your Anti-Depressant Brain
When it comes to happiness, says Elisha Goldstein, there's a simple but important tool we often forget about: play.
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