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Here’s How You Can Make Compassion a Habit
Life can make it difficult to check in on those we love and care about. Follow this compassion practice to become more aware of opportunities to extend compassion to others. 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
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A Savory Journey Toward Self-Discovery
Amit Bernstein discovered his life's purpose sailing through Thailand. Now he's researching the ways mindfulness can help alleviate suffering and promote human flourishing. Read More
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Is Mindfulness Helpful for Romantic Relationships?
The latest new research on mindfulness for concussions, mental health challenges, and more. Read More
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Your Brain Predicts (Almost) Everything You Do
Cutting-edge neuroscience shows that your brain isn’t built for thinking—it’s made to predict your reality, and you have more power over that perception than you might think. Read More
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Can Anyone Improve Their Own Well-Being?
Research from the Center for Healthy Minds is addressing the recent decline in well-being by proposing a training-based framework for “the cultivation of human flourishing.” Read More
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What We Wear is a Reflection of How We Want to be Seen
How the clothes we wear can affect our relationships, behavior, and identity—and why it’s different for almost everyone. Read More
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Good News: Your Brain Will Adapt to Post-COVID Life
We may be headed for reverse culture shock when we re-enter society. But just as our brains worked to adjust to our current state of life, they must go through the same process to adjust to post-COVID reality. Read More
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Has Your Doctor Ever Prescribed Mindfulness Meditation?
Cardiologist Jonathan Fisher explores some of the science behind the mind-heart
connection and offers three steps toward minding your heart (as in the physical organ). Read More
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The Wisdom of Loving Your Enemy
We tend to hold on to beliefs, stories, and biases against others that end up hurting us, too. Here’s how we can loosen our grip. Read More
Eating & Body Image
Mindfulness May Enhance Your Generosity
The latest new research on mindfulness meditation. Read More
