Mindfulness Research
Seek Experiences That Positively Reshape Your Brain
New research looks at how experiences can positively shift our self-perception.
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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.
Kids and Teens
Mindfulness and Incarcerated Youth (Study)
A study from New York University on incarcerated youth suggests cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness could lower anti-social behavior and recidivism.
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Mindfulness Research
Gene Expression Changes with Meditation (Study)
A new study authored by Richard Davidson from the Center for Investigating Healty Minds shows rapid alterations in gene expression within subjects associated with mindfulness meditation practice.
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Focus
What I Learned While Writing “Focus”
Daniel Goleman shares a few key things he learned while writing Focus.
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Anxiety
Short on Time? Try Mindfulness
A new study suggests that 10 minutes of meditation changes our experience of time.
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Mindfulness Research
Meditation: A Practical Way to Retrain Attention
Daniel Goleman on how meditation can help us flex the different muscles of attention.
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Kids and Teens
Contemplative Sciences Center Launches Website
The University of Virginia launched the website for its new Contemplative Sciences Center.
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Compassion
Empathy 101
Daniel Goleman looks at three types of empathy that leaders, teachers, and parents should have.
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Calm
Mindfulness and Doctor Burnout
A recent New York Times article looks at two studies capturing how mindfulness training is improving the health of doctors and their patients.
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Anxiety
Center for Investigating Healthy Minds Receives $8 Million Grant for Meditation Research
The National Institutes of Health grant will extend neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson's meditation research for the next five years. Read on to learn more about the three new research projects that will be funded by the grant.
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