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How to be Mindful About Consuming Coronavirus News
Researchers and media experts weigh in on how to stay informed about COVID-19 while protecting your mental health. 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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How You Can Help Others by Practicing Mindfulness
Research shows that meditating benefits everyone around you—whether you're in the same household or connecting virtually. Read More
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The Science of the Bystander Effect
Writer Sharon Begley explores the research on why decent people will watch someone in trouble, possibly even film it, rather than step up to help. Read More
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The Benefits of Being Mindful Outdoors
While most of us are likely to meditate indoors, a review of scientific research indicates that the mental and physical benefits of practicing mindfulness in nature may be considerable. Read More
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Mindfulness Fights Inflammation in Stressed Adults
New research shows that reducing stress through mindfulness may make your body more resilient to inflammation. Read More
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New Research on Mindfulness and Meditation: Winter 2020
New research explores the role of mindfulness in emotion processing, biological stress, elementary school classrooms, and more. Read More
Focus & Attention
One Week of Mindfulness Meditation May Help You Process Your Emotions
New research finds that just one week of mindfulness practice may improve our emotional memory and boost resilience to difficult emotions. Read More
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Two Science-Backed Ways to Ease a Worried Mind
Our brains are wired to worry. Here’s what the research says about how to mindfully calm your worried mind. Read More
Focus & Attention
Preventing Stress-Related Mental Decline in Soldiers
Making mindfulness training accessible to active-duty soldiers can reduce the harmful impacts of stress on their brains, according to a new study. Read More
Body Scan
How the Body Scan Meditation Practice Reduces Biological Stress
A daily 20-minute body scan practice may reduce your mental and physical stress levels, according to new research. Read More
