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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.  
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Mindfulness and Doctor Burnout 

A recent New York Times article looks at two studies capturing how mindfulness training is improving the health of doctors and their patients.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • October 1, 2013
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The Impact of Mindfulness 

David Creswell, assistant professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, continues to do extensive research on how mindfulness can affect our health and our lives for the better.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • September 20, 2013
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Rewiring Your Emotions 

Think you're destined to respond the same way emotionally to the same old triggers? Not necessarily so, says Sharon Begley. With a little mind training, you can chart new pathways.  Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • July 27, 2013
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Birds Do It. Bats Do It. 

New research shows how cooperation prevails across the animal kingdom. What can humans learn from other species? Read More 

  • Jeremy Adam Smith
  • May 30, 2013
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