Can a hug have antidepressant properties? Science shows there is biological power in the simple act of a hug, from melting away the stress from a day to repairing emotional wounds. Read More 
When he started MBSR, Jon Kabat-Zinn didn't have a detailed plan—just a passion and an inkling that lots of good would come of it. Now, 36 years later, he talks with us about the present and future of mindfulness. Read More
"People with depression process information more negatively than healthy people." Scientific American reports on new research exploring the brain circuitry underlying this imbalance. Read More
Inquiry examines the benefits of mindfulness in health care, education, the workplace, prisons, and more. Read More
We're wired to pay attention to what's negative—great for survival, not so great for everyday life. Elisha Goldstein explores how mindfulness undercuts our negativity bias. Read More
A staggering number of Americans say they don't get enough sleep. National Geographic explores the science behind sleep and the dangers of not getting enough of it. Read More
The Harvard Business Review outlines key research on the neural mechanisms underlying meditation. Read More
Christine Carter talks with James Baraz, author of Awakening Joy. Read More
This BBC Radio documentary gives a brief overview of the research and practice of mindfulness. Read More
The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year. Read More
