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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.
Meditation Is Not All Calm and Peace
Depression & Grief
Meditation Is Not All Calm and Peace 

A new study suggests mindfulness could be as effective as antidepressants for treating recurrent depression. However, meditation isn't always side-effect-free. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • May 21, 2015
Laugh Your Way to Better Health
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Laugh Your Way to Better Health 

Science is beginning to show how laughter benefits our mental and physical health. Researcher Emma Seppälä outlines some key benefits, and Mindful suggests tips for getting your "LOL" on. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • May 15, 2015
The Prescriptive Society
Expert Interviews
The Prescriptive Society 

Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce says when it comes to advice for working with your mind, one size does not fit all. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • April 21, 2015
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Guided Meditations
Try These Meditations from UCLA 

Drop-in meditation sessions at the Hammer Museum, led by UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC), are catching on. You can follow along with these podcasts.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • March 20, 2015
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