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10 Mindfulness Researchers You Should Know
Key insights from leading researchers spotlight what we know, what we don't know, and what the future holds for the science of mindfulness. 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
Creativity
Are We Becoming Smart Fools?
IQ points keep rising with each generation, but the tests are leaving out emotional intelligence, creativity, and wisdom—the very traits we need to solve our most pressing problems. Read More
Focus & Attention
Can You Believe It?
In piecing together a coherent world, it’s easy to succumb to fear and reach sketchy conclusions. Science and meditation are great ways to counteract that. Read More
Kids & Teens
Mindfulness Feeds the Roots
Bringing mindfulness into education strengthens inner resilience for both students and teachers and transforms lives inside and outside of classroom. Read More
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What is Your Phone Doing to Your Relationships?
New research is exploring how phubbing—ignoring someone in favor of our mobile phone—hurts our relationships, and what we can do about it. Read More
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Train Your Brain to Tame Holiday Stress and Anxiety
You can shift from surviving to thriving by tapping into your brain’s learning systems and substituting mindful curiosity for worry, distraction, and comparison. Read More
Getting Started
Here’s What Mindfulness Is (and Isn’t) Good For
It won’t solve every problem. Read More
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What the Science of Power Can Tell Us about Sexual Harassment
We need to take on the myths that sustain the abuses of power, argues Dacher Keltner. Read More
Getting Started
Meditation’s Effects May Differ by Type of Practice
A new study explores how the type of meditation you practice could impact your brain in different ways, leading to varied social, cognitive, or behavioral effects. Read More
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When You Meditate, You Might Also Be Regulating Your Genes
Research is beginning to illuminate the intricate connection between chronic stress, inflammation, DNA, and mindfulness practice. Read More
