Expert Interviews
“The real practice is your life” — Jon Kabat-Zinn
A video excerpt from Jon Kabat-Zinn's lecture "Mindfulness, Healing and Transformation: The Pain and the Promise of Befriending the Full Catastrophe." Read More 
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Go deeper into the science, research, and thinking behind mindfulness and meditation. Hear from leading experts, explore the latest studies, and find book recommendations to expand your practice and understanding.
Expert Interviews
The emerging field of contemplative neuroscience
Richard Davidson, Ph.D., on where it came from and where it's going. Read More
Expert Interviews
Stress and Mindfulness
Mark Williams, co-founder of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), on the history of stress. Read More
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Meditation can increase empathy, study finds
Researchers at Emory University apply cognitive-based compassion training (CBCT) in a study showing how the practice allowed participants to better intuit the emotions of others. Read More
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Call for participants: mindfulness meditation study
The Adler School of Professional Psychology is conducting research on mindfulness meditation and personal orientation. Read More
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Meditation: good for the brain, good for the skin too
A new study that combines past research shows how meditation, cognitive behavior therapy, and relaxation techniques have real benefits for severe skin conditions. Read More
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What chronic stress is doing to your workout
A new study shows how individuals suffering from chronic stress take longer to recover after a grueling workout, and how mindfulness can help. Read More
Depression & Grief
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and depression
A new study shows how MBCT reduces residual symptoms of depression. Read More
Kids & Teens
Teaching habits of mind in school (audio podcast)
Meditation: coming to a school near you? In this episode of NPR's "On Point," Tom Ashbrook looks at how mindfulness practices are being integrated into North American schools and the research that drives these programs. Read More
Focus & Attention
Mindfulness and Working Memory
Can mindfulness change how we process information? David Whitehorn explains. Read More
