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 
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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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
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How Your Brain Stops a Bad Day from Making You Hate Everyone
A new study shows how our brains prevent “emotional spillover” from biasing our first impressions of new people. Read More
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Can Meditation Lead to Lasting Change?
A new book reveals how long-term meditation can lead to profound improvements in our mind, brain, and body. Read More
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How Your Own Mind Can Reduce the Fear of Giving Birth
A new study offers encouraging news to expectant mothers and their families about finding resilience during this very challenging time. Read More
