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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.
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5 Research-Backed Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage 

It may feel bizarre to boil love, intimacy, and sex down to a science. While there is no formula for the perfect romantic relationship, Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp unpack some of the research on what works and what doesn’t in marriage. Read More 

  • Nate Klemp
  • December 4, 2020
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The Science of Deep Sleep 

Understanding the new science of sleep can supercharge your energy levels, strengthen your brain’s resilience, and help you relax into a deeply restorative night’s rest. Read More 

  • Caren Osten Gerszberg
  • December 2, 2020
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How Much Is Enough? 

Spencer Sherman explains how mindfulness can help us retrain our brains from always wanting more, regardless of circumstances, to feeling deeply contented with what we have. Read More 

  • Spencer Sherman
  • November 25, 2020
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8 Ways Healthcare Workers Can Reduce Stress 

Dr. Reena Kotecha and Dr. Chris Willard offer a collection of quick tips to help other healthcare professionals rediscover moments of calm and self-care, even during a grueling work day. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard
  • November 24, 2020
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Mindfulness Can Empower Kids and Teens 

Adam Avin on how he learned mindfulness as a child, his work to share it with other young people, and why he believes teaching mindfulness in schools will create a more peaceful world. Read More 

  • Amber Tucker
  • November 13, 2020
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The Brain Science of Attention and Overwhelm 

We’re living in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous times. Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains ten ways your brain reacts—and how mindfulness can help you survive, and even thrive. Read More 

  • Amishi Jha
  • November 5, 2020
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The Brain Science of Attention with Amishi Jha 

Amishi Jha is a neuroscientist and associate professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She’s the author of a forthcoming book (2021, Harper One) on the science of attention. Her research focuses on the brain bases of attention, working memory, and mindfulness-based training. With grants from… Read More 

  • Amishi Jha
  • October 20, 2020
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