Expert Interviews
A mindfulness prescription for adult ADHD
Psychiatrist Lidia Zylowska shares how people with ADHD can manage their restless minds. 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
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
Expert Interviews
VIDEO: Why the military needs mindfulness
What can meditation do for soldiers? Elizabeth Stanley in conversation with Congressman Tim Ryan. Read More
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Scientific American: Hospital gardens help us heal
A recent Scientific American article poses the question: Can gardens, in fact, promote healing? The answer: Yes! Scientists around the world are now digging into the data to find out why. Read More
Expert Interviews
Search Inside Yourself
Google’s own Chade-Meng Tan writes about the groundbreaking mindfulness-based training program—Search Inside Yourself—offered at one of the world's most successful companies. Read More
