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The Real Reasons Why Mindfulness is Good for Business
It's not about meditating to make millions. 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.
Depression & Grief
3 Ways Mindfulness Reduces Depression
A new study looks at Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as an effective treatment for depression. Read More
Expert Interviews
“I Think I Kill Pleasure”: Philip Seymour Hoffman on Happiness and Awareness
In this animated interview, Hoffman reflects on his children, happiness, and life and death. Read More
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Can Mindfulness Improve Decision Making?
Can present-moment focus undercut our tendency to stick with the path we're already on? Read More
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3 Reasons Why Meditation Isn’t Overrated
Scientific American declared: the practice is overrated because the science is scant. Here's why that doesn't add up. Read More
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Can Meditation Promote Altruism?
A recent study explores whether mindfulness can boost the intention to help others, even at a cost to oneself. Read More
Focus & Attention
Are We Wired to Shut Out Distractions?
Elisha Goldstein on new research that suggests we have an "anti-distraction mode" in our brains. Read More
Body Scan
What Kind of Mindfulness Meditation is Right for You?
A new study compares the effects of sitting meditation, body scan, and mindful yoga on health and well-being. Read More
Expert Interviews
MindfulDirect Video Preview
Google’s Bill Duane talks to MindfulDirect about how meditation helped him with life challenges we all face. Read More
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john powell’s Affirmative Mindfulness
To counter our tendency to segregate, powell looks at how mindfulness can help us overcome fears of others and the anger and racism they generate. Read More
