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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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

Hooria Jazaieri, MFT
May 7, 2014

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

Elisha Goldstein
May 1, 2014

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

Hooria Jazaieri, MFT
May 1, 2014

Expert Interviews

7 Questions About Mindfulness That Still Need An Answer

Ed Halliwell on the next frontiers in mindfulness. Read More

Ed Halliwell
April 11, 2014

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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

Sharon Begley
April 11, 2014

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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