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Study: Female entrepreneurs more likely to meditate
Research by Baylor University in Waco, Texas reveals that 37 percent of female entrepreneurs practice meditation—almost 10 percent more than their male counterparts. 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.
Kids & Teens
Games that train teens’ attention and empathy
What happens when teens play games that emphasize kindness and compassion instead of violence and aggression? Neuroscientist Richard Davidson plans to find out. Read More
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“Wealth reduces compassion”—Scientific American
Is there a correlation between wealth and empathy? New studies say yes—but results may not be what you expect. Read More
Expert Interviews
A mindfulness prescription for adult ADHD
Psychiatrist Lidia Zylowska shares how people with ADHD can manage their restless minds. Read More
Kids & Teens
Elementary Mindfulness
What happens when a small group of fourth and fifth graders is taught mindfulness techniques for 10 weeks? Read More
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How to harness willpower
In this podcast, Kelly McGonigal, Mindful.org blogger and author of The Willpower Instinct, talks about strengthening willpower, especially when dealing with bad habits and distractions. Read More
Creativity
Study: Can meditation influence creativity?
A mindfulness study published in Frontiers in Cognition concludes that certain meditation techniques can promote creative thinking. Read More
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U. Va. will launch new Contemplative Sciences Center this fall
The University of Virginia has received a $12 million gift to create a new Contemplative Sciences Center. David Germano, a professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, will help lead the center. Read More
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A report from the 10th Annual Center for Mindfulness Scientific Conference
On Friday I attended the 10th Annual Center for Mindfulness Scientific Conference, with more than 400 MBSR and mindfulness teachers learning about the latest research confirming the beneficial impact of mindfulness practice. It continues to amaze me to see how the benefits of mindfulness continue to reach deep into every… Read More
Expert Interviews
Parker Palmer on Contemplative Leadership
Mindful publisher Jim Gimian and I were recently invited to take part in a special gathering of a group of people doing work in contemplative leadership that convenes periodically at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The group was the brainchild of Arthur Zajonc of the Center for Contemplative Mind… Read More
