Depression & Grief
Nature Walks Linked to Improved Mental Health
A new large-scale study links group nature walks with significantly lower depression and perceived stress, and enhanced mental well-being. 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
Kids & Teens
Can Mindfulness Help Mothers of Disabled Children?
A new study suggests a way to help the parents of children with autism and other developmental disorders. Read More
Eating & Body Image
Feeling Self-Critical? Try Mindfulness
Research shows that mindfulness may help us to stop comparing ourselves to other people. Read More
Gratitude
5 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Happiness
A new daily science blog shares tips for well-being. Read More
Learn
Nurses Driven By Desire to Help Others Might Be More Apt to Burn Out
A new study suggests that nurses motivated by altruism experience more stress. Read More
Focus & Attention
3 Ways to Power Boost Your Aging Brain
Brain functions peak at age 30. Thankfully, what scientists are finding out about meditation and cognitive abilities is very promising. Read More
Learn
Mindfulness and Learning Research Symposium
Meet the key speakers who will be presenting on September 29 at the Johns Hopkins University Schools of Education, Medicine, and Public Health. Read More
Focus & Attention
Why Your Brain Can’t Handle Texting and Driving
As much as we're in control of whether we text or not, our relationship with our phones can wreak havoc on the part of the brain that controls impulses. Read More
Learn
Can Mindfulness Help Stop Substance Abuse?
About half of substance abusers who enter treatment use again within a year. Can mindfulness help to cultivate moment-to-moment awareness? Read More
Expert Interviews
Willoughby Britton: “The Messy Truth About Mindfulness”
"Confusion about mindfulness is warranted." Researcher and mindfulness practitioner Willoughby Britton discusses some of the excitement and pitfalls of mindfulness' rise to popularity. Read More
