Focus & Attention
Meditation is the Fastest Growing Health Trend in America
Meditation’s popularity increased “more than threefold” in the US over the past five years, according to a new report from the CDC. 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
Learn
Finding Strength in Healthy Doses of Solitude
Research suggests there’s a boundary between healthy alone-time and harmful loneliness. Plus—Explore mindful practices for embracing solitude. Read More
Focus & Attention
Why Your Brain Panics Under Pressure
Do you ever feel like no matter how prepared you are, you always blank on the big day? This video from TedEd explains how short-term stress could be frying your memory. Read More
Learn
Why Is It So Hard to Be Vulnerable?
A new study suggests that we judge ourselves more harshly than others do when we put ourselves out there. Read More
Learn
10 Things We Know About the Science of Meditation
There's still much we don't understand about mindfulness and meditation. Here's a run-down of 10 things we do know about meditation. Read More
Gratitude
The Psychology of Voting
Research suggests that instilling emotions like gratitude and civic pride may help increase voter turnout. Read More
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5 Science-Backed Reasons Mindfulness Meditation Is Good for Your Health
Research suggests that mindfulness benefits our bodies, not just our minds. Read More
Depression & Grief
Why Crying Equals Thriving
The science of crying reveals tears are one of the most honest forms of communication. Read More
Gratitude
Eight Ways Awe Boosts Your Well-Being
Research suggests that awe can make you happier, healthier, more humble, and more connected to the people around you. Read More
Depression & Grief
Using Mindfulness to Treat Depression
Daniel Goleman explains how Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy gives people the tools to recognize and talk back to negative thoughts. Read More
