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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 
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
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
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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
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Meeting the Bare Minimum for Meditation
Recent research suggests 25 to 30 minutes a day of meditation could result in measurable changes to the brain and our stress levels. Read More
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Can Mindful Managers Make Happier Employees?
Want more productive and satisfied employees? A new study suggests that companies should consider mindfulness training for managers. Read More
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Mindfulness Therapy Helps Prevent Drug and Alcohol Relapse
A treatment program incorporating mindfulness meditation is better over the long term than traditional approaches to preventing relapses of alcohol and drug abuse, according to a new study. Read More
Kids & Teens
Teens Are Better Off When Parents Practice Self-Compassion (Study)
A new study finds that children of mindfully self-compassionate parents tend to have lower rates of anxiety and depression. Read More
Expert Interviews
Richie Davidson is Stalking the Meditating Brain
See current studies underway at Davidson's Center for Investigating Healthy Minds. Read More
Focus & Attention
When Memory is Under Attack
A study suggests mindfulness improves working memory and reduces negative emotions in Marines before they deploy. Read More
