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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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Birds Do It. Bats Do It. 

New research shows how cooperation prevails across the animal kingdom. What can humans learn from other species? Read More 

  • Jeremy Adam Smith
  • May 30, 2013
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Breathing Meditations
A Pedometer for Your Breath 

A new app protoype aims to track breath rates and give you feedback. Why? Because your rate of breathing can also shed light on how your brain is working throughout the day. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • May 28, 2013
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Mindfulness: It’s What the Doctor Ordered 

A recent Wall Street Journal article features the increasing use of mindfulness in hospital settings, fueled by studies showing how the practice has benefits for various conditions.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • April 16, 2013
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Books & Reviews
Apps that Challenge 

Here are a few apps that require you to do more than react or repost. Do you use apps like these? Share your challenging app choices. Read More 

  • Stephany Tlalka
  • April 2, 2013
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Expert Interviews
What Happens If I Don’t Bolt? 

Janice Marturano on mindfulness's debut at the World Economic Forum in Davos—and how one conference goer thought twice about bolting from the session. Read More 

  • Janice Marturano
  • March 22, 2013
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