Breathing Meditations
Why Your Outbreath is Connected to Your Well-Being
What is the vagus nerve, and how does it connect to our breathing and emotions? Learn the science around this key messenger of the nervous system. Read More 
Research & Science
Stay at the forefront of mindfulness science with Mindful.org’s Mindfulness Research category. Here, we dive into the latest studies and findings that reveal the science behind mindfulness. Understand how mindfulness practices can impact the brain, enhance cognitive functions, and improve overall health and well-being. Our in-depth articles and analyses translate complex research into actionable insights, keeping you informed and knowledgeable about the empirical evidence supporting mindfulness.
Category: Mindfulness Research
Focus & Attention
How to Break a Habit, According to Neuroscience
If you’re having a hard time improving your habits, says neuroscientist Judson Brewer, tuning in to your inner reward system is key. Read More
Kids & Teens
Can Mindfulness Help Ease Aggression in Youth?
The nuances of improving attention, the possibility of unwanted side effects from meditating, and more highlights from current mindfulness research. Read More
Focus & Attention
How to Change Your Habits with Mindfulness
Learn about the mechanics of habit formation and observe them at work in your mind and body. By bringing awareness, and injecting curiosity and kindness into the process, you’ll be able to reevaluate and change your habits. Read More
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Why Relationships Are Key to Well-Being
Authors and mindfulness experts Eric Langshur and Nate Klemp dive into the research on how building strong connections with others helps us stay healthy and happy. Read More
Focus & Attention
Finding a Way to Measure and Study Our Internal Attention
When it comes to mental health, our internal world may matter more than we think. Read More
Depression & Grief
Mindfulness-Based Interventions During Pregnancy to Support Perinatal Mental Health
With rising rates of perinatal mental illness, brief mindfulness interventions may come to play an
important role in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Read More
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Can a Mindfulness-Based Therapy Replace Opioids?
As opioid addiction rates continue to climb, some chronic pain patients find that mindfulness helps by opening up space for acceptance and curiosity. Read More
Focus & Attention
How Your Brain Falls for the Wrong Ideas
Our own cognitive biases, combined with a fast-paced chaotic environment, wear down our ability to discern false narratives from facts. Amishi Jha explains the science on how to shift away from divisiveness and boost your brain’s resilience. Read More
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Can Mindfulness Reduce Stress for Latinx Families?
The latest research on how mindfulness affects body awareness, serves Latinx communities, and more. Read More
