Depression & Grief
Where Science, Mindfulness, and Social Justice Intersect
How Dr. Sará King uses The Science of Social Justice to help heal trauma. 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
The Life Cycle of Thoughts and Why Your Brain Needs a Filter
Every thought has the potential to lead to an action, which is why it’s important to hold our ideas lightly. Andrew Safer explores the impact of thoughts and how we maintain a distance from them that helps us know how to proceed. Read More
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The Power of One Act of Kindness
New research shows the ripple effect one act of kindness can have on an entire community. Read More
Focus & Attention
How Mindfulness Shifts Our Perception of Time
The passage of time seems to speed up as we get older—but research finds this unnerving phenomenon may be allayed by learning to more attentively savor all the familiar details of our lives. Read More
Expert Interviews
Why Meditation is a Practice of Liberation
Talking with meditation teacher Ericka Philips, founding editor Barry Boyce reflects on the shared history of Black Americans in journeying toward freedom. Read More
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What the Longest Study on Happiness Reveals About Building a Fulfilling Life
Most of us have an idea about what would make us happier: more free time, more money, more popularity. Robert Waldinger, a Harvard researcher, reveals that the key to a happy life might be right in front of us. Read More
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Sharon Begley: Remembering a Top-Flight Science Journalist
In a final note to our readers, Sharon Begley, our longtime science columnist, told us to “never stop wondering.” Read More
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This Is Your Brain on Lies
Whether it’s lying about being sick or being stuck in traffic, telling a white lie may seem to make our lives a lot more convenient. But research shows when we shrug off white lies, we feel more comfortable telling bigger lies and hurting the people we care about. Read More
Expert Interviews
This Neuroscientist Decoded the Brain Patterns of Meditators
Recent neuroscientific research results illuminate the way a meditator's internal
brain processes can flow and fluctuate during meditation. Read More
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5 Research-Backed Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage
It may feel bizarre to boil love, intimacy, and sex down to a science. While there is no formula for the perfect romantic relationship, Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp unpack some of the research on what works and what doesn’t in marriage. Read More
