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 
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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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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
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
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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
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
Expert Interviews
When One Door Closes
Nightclub doorman Carlos Alberto on his journey to becoming a meditation instructor. Read More
Expert Interviews
The Downward Spiral of Shame
You aren't defined by your most shameful moments, say Patricia Rockman. Learn how to transform this most paralyzing of emotions. Read More
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Can Meditation Lead to Lasting Change?
A new book reveals how long-term meditation can lead to profound improvements in our mind, brain, and body. Read More
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How Your Own Mind Can Reduce the Fear of Giving Birth
A new study offers encouraging news to expectant mothers and their families about finding resilience during this very challenging time. Read More
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How Many Different Human Emotions Are There?
A new study identifies 27 categories of emotion and shows how they blend together in our everyday experience. Read More
