Focus & Attention
How to Turn Down Our “What If” Brain
When fear takes charge of our brains we tend to focus all our attention on risks and worst-case scenarios. Here’s how to turn down the noise. 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.
Expert Interviews
You Don’t Need to Fight with Your Mind
Mindful's Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce offers some clarity on what exactly is supposed to happen in “the present moment.” Read More
Books & Reviews
6 Mindful Books for Building Resilience
The Mindful Editors sifted through mindfulness reads to offer up this short list of books to help you keep the season bright. Read More
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5 Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
When the road gets rocky, what do you do? Read More
Eating & Body Image
Mindfulness Supports “Wise” Indulgence
A recent study finds that mindfulness may not help us overcome all of our urges, just the ones that count. Read More
Kids & Teens
What’s Going on Inside the Teen Brain?
It's a time of rapid brain development—and risk. Here's why we need to give teens the space—and the safety—to grow. Read More
Expert Interviews
“Late Show” Host Stephen Colbert on Finding Focus and Embracing Stress
Colbert is finally feeling at home in his new role. Part of that resilience comes from enjoying the stress of the "flaming toboggan ride" of hosting a nightly news show. Read More
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Is Your Immune System Secretly Choosing Your Friends?
New research reveals surprising ties between our immune systems and our social behavior. Read More
Books & Reviews
The Amazing, Tumultuous, Wild, Wonderful, Teenage Brain
“What’s going on in that head of yours?” How many adults have asked an adolescent some form of that question? In his book, Brainstorm, a New York Times bestseller, Dr. Dan Siegel decided to go a step further and actually answer that question. The results are surprising—and very exciting. Read More
Getting Started
How to Choose a Type of Mindfulness Meditation
A new study teases out the different benefits of four kinds of meditation. Read More
