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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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What the Science of Power Can Tell Us about Sexual Harassment

We need to take on the myths that sustain the abuses of power, argues Dacher Keltner. Read More

Dacher Keltner
October 23, 2017

Breathing Meditations

Singer-Songwriter Jewel Shares Her Mindfulness Practices

Jewel shares two simple mindful breathing techniques for learning to observe your thoughts. Read More

Kelle Walsh
October 20, 2017

Getting Started

Meditation’s Effects May Differ by Type of Practice

A new study explores how the type of meditation you practice could impact your brain in different ways, leading to varied social, cognitive, or behavioral effects. Read More

B Grace Bullock PhD
October 19, 2017

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When You Meditate, You Might Also Be Regulating Your Genes

Research is beginning to illuminate the intricate connection between chronic stress, inflammation, DNA, and mindfulness practice. Read More

Crystal Goh
October 17, 2017

Creativity

The Brain Goes into “Repair Mode” When People Think We’re Not Competent

What if we rethought the drive to succeed, to be competent, as a basic need for our brains? Dr. Michael Gervais speaks with psychologist and science writer Scott Barry Kaufman on what drives creative—and possibly intellectual—leaps. Read More

Mindful Staff
October 13, 2017

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How Your Brain Stops a Bad Day from Making You Hate Everyone

A new study shows how our brains prevent “emotional spillover” from biasing our first impressions of new people. Read More

Summer Allen
October 10, 2017

Expert Interviews

Using Mindfulness for Mental Health

A conversation with Patricia Rockman, of The Centre for Mindfulness Studies, about when mindfulness should be used for mental health and when it shouldn't. Read More