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What You Can Learn from Polyamory
A 20-year study of consensually non-monogamous adults reveals seven lessons for anyone who wants to be more mindful in their relationships. 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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Three Things We Still Don’t Know About Meditation
Despite the hype, researchers are still exploring the benefits of meditation and how much practice we need to achieve them. Read More
Kids & Teens
How Mindfulness Benefits Students, Police Officers, and Married Couples
Mindfulness can help kids stay out of detention, keep married couples happier longer, and just might help new police officers work through traumatic events. Read More
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Can Compassion Training Help Physicians Avoid Burnout?
A new study suggests that compassion training may buffer against the detrimental effects of high-stress medical training, particularly for those prone to depression. Read More
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Stress Impacts the Brain Increasing Risk for Heart Disease
New study suggests that how the mind, body, and brain perceive and respond to stress may have direct bearing on the onset of cardiovascular illness. Read More
Kids & Teens
Why Mindfulness Belongs in the Classroom
Research shows that mindfulness skills improve memory, organizational skills, reading and math scores, all while giving kids the tools they need to handle toxic stress. Read More
Focus & Attention
A Simple Strategy for Creating New Habits
Four research-backed tips that will help you stave off temptation, follow through on your goals, and shift out of old habits and into new ones. Read More
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Forget Me, Forget Me Not…
We tend to think of memory as a one-shot deal. We experience something and we either store it in memory or let it go. New research suggests otherwise: Fresh data can draw out latent memories. Read More
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Should We Always Look for Silver Linings?
According to a new study, changing your perspective may be helpful in some situations—but not others. Read More
Focus & Attention
How to Turn Down Our “What If” Brain
When fear takes charge of our brains we tend to focus all our attention on risks and worst-case scenarios. Here’s how to turn down the noise. Read More
