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The Real Reasons Why Mindfulness is Good for Business
It's not about meditating to make millions. 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
Depression & Grief
3 Ways Mindfulness Reduces Depression
A new study looks at Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as an effective treatment for depression. Read More
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Can Mindfulness Improve Decision Making?
Can present-moment focus undercut our tendency to stick with the path we're already on? Read More
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3 Reasons Why Meditation Isn’t Overrated
Scientific American declared: the practice is overrated because the science is scant. Here's why that doesn't add up. Read More
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Can Meditation Promote Altruism?
A recent study explores whether mindfulness can boost the intention to help others, even at a cost to oneself. Read More
Focus & Attention
Are We Wired to Shut Out Distractions?
Elisha Goldstein on new research that suggests we have an "anti-distraction mode" in our brains. Read More
Body Scan
What Kind of Mindfulness Meditation is Right for You?
A new study compares the effects of sitting meditation, body scan, and mindful yoga on health and well-being. Read More
Expert Interviews
7 Questions About Mindfulness That Still Need An Answer
Ed Halliwell on the next frontiers in mindfulness. Read More
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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
