Expert Interviews
7 Questions About Mindfulness That Still Need An Answer
Ed Halliwell on the next frontiers in mindfulness. 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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The Trouble With Mirror Neurons
Once the go-to explanation for empathy, the evidence that we have them is sketchy at best. Read More
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Mindfulness Meditation May Help Reduce Addiction Relapse (study)
Recent research suggests mindfulness meditation may be effective in preventing relapses of drug and alcohol abuse. Sarah Bowen, a researcher at the University of Washington, says of the people who seek help with an addiction each year, 40 to 60 percent relapse. A recent study divided people who had completed… Read More
Kids & Teens
How Meditation Can Help Teens With Cancer (study)
A recent study suggests mindfulness-based meditation can benefit diagnosed teens with sleep and depression issues. Read More
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Chronic Pain and Meditation
The Atlantic explores how meditation helps with pain and, in some cases, could alleviate healthcare costs. Read More
Gratitude
How Gratitude Helps Us Make Better Decisions (Study)
A new study from Northeastern University suggests the best way to increase patience when making big decisions is by practicing gratitude. Read More
Focus & Attention
How Does Mindfulness Improve Self-Control?
Researcher Rimma Teper on how mindfulness helps improve executive function. Read More
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Research Roundup
Research is trying to keep pace with the explosion of interest in mindfulness. Here’s a roundup of studies from the frontier. Read More
Eating & Body Image
Food Tastes Bland While Multitasking (Study)
A recent study in Psychological Science suggests that multitasking while eating can dampen our perception of taste, causing us to eat more. Read More
Focus & Attention
You Can Meditate, But Can You Learn to Ride a Bike?
Neuroscientists respond to a recent study suggesting mindfulness meditation might hinder learning. Read More
