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How the Mind Helps Heal the Body
How mental and physical health is affected by the way we perceive and relate to it. 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 Science Reveals That “Well-Being” Is a Skill
World-renowned neuroscientist Richie Davidson on the scientific factors that shape well-being. Read More
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What Stress Does to Your Brain
Your brain reflects the way that you think throughout your life—it’s actually shaped by your thoughts and your behaviors. Read More
Kids & Teens
Mindful Parents Raise Less Stressed-Out Kids
A recent study finds that children of parents who report higher amounts of mindfulness tend to have lower rates of stress. Read More
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Research Says Daily Practice Matters
Practicing mindfulness on a daily basis can improve daily psychological well-being. Read More
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This Neuroscientist Proves Well-Being Can Change the Brain
Richie Davidson's research is proving how well-being can actually change the brain. Read More
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The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2015
The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year. Read More
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What Losing Sleep Does to Your Mind
Approximately 30% of adults in the United States don't get enough sleep at night. Here's a short video explaining what's going on in your brain when that happens. Read More
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Pink Brains, Blue Brains
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus, right? Maybe not. Research suggests these differences are overstated. Read More
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“Positive Workplaces Are More Productive”—Harvard Business Review
New research suggests companies play the long game and opt for strategies that foster well-being over cut-throat office cultures. Read More
