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Does Mindfulness Meditation Really Make You Kinder?
New studies suggest that training in mindfulness may help us show more care and compassion toward 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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How Habits Can Get in the Way of Your Goals
Habits are key to achieving your goals—but only if you don’t get tired of them, research suggests. Read More
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The Happiness Debate
Scientists are weighing what it really means to be happy—and their findings aren’t so straightforward. Read More
Focus & Attention
When Wandering Minds are Just Fine
While most psychologists call mind wandering a detrimental “failure of executive control," a new study suggests that it's not always harmful. Read More
Books & Reviews
How Do Mindfulness Apps Work?
Research on mindfulness apps is limited, but here’s what we know so far. Read More
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The Magnificent, Mysterious, Wild, Connected and Interconnected Brain
Our brain is like a wild, raging electrical storm that wondrously enables us to make our way. Yet a lot of mindfulness literature makes it sound like a very simple machine. Two leading neuroscientists suggest better ways to think and talk about the brain and the mind. Read More
Focus & Attention
How Can We Pay Better Attention To Our Attention?
Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains why overloading our attention can harm us, and how practicing mindfulness provides us with the space we need to find focus. Read More
Depression & Grief
When the Mind Goes Dark
When depression hits, can meditating help you work through it? Maybe, but not always. Psychologists weigh in on when mindfulness therapies can (and can’t) help to ease depression. Read More
Focus & Attention
Three Ways Meditation Boosts Your Focus
When we multitask, our concentration levels deplete. Taking 10 minutes to meditate could help keep you focused, Daniel Goleman explains in this video from BigThink. Read More
Focus & Attention
The Surprising Benefits of Teaching a Class Outside
A new study finds that a class in nature helps kids be more attentive and focused once they return indoors. Read More
