Kids & Teens
Mindfulness Can Reduce Stress for Youth, Study Suggests
Youth participating in a nine-week mindfulness program around exam time reported lower stress than youth who did not receive the training. 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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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
Breathing Meditations
A Pedometer for Your Breath
A new app protoype aims to track breath rates and give you feedback. Why? Because your rate of breathing can also shed light on how your brain is working throughout the day. Read More
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Mind-Body Training Could Improve Medical Students’ Compassion and Stress Levels
A new study shows that training in yoga, meditation, and the neuroscience behind each could improve self-compassion and stress levels among medical students. Read More
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Mindfulness might help veterans with PTSD, study suggests
A new study shows how veterans with Post-Trauamtic Stress Disorder (PSTD) saw their symptoms decrease after one eight-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course. Read More
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Mindfulness: It’s What the Doctor Ordered
A recent Wall Street Journal article features the increasing use of mindfulness in hospital settings, fueled by studies showing how the practice has benefits for various conditions. Read More
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Mindfulness in the UK: Conference Week Highlights with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Ed Halliwell, Mindful's "Examined Life" blogger, explores key findings and discussions from the conference. Read More
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Mindfulness: Not Just “Brain Training”
Ed Halliwell on why relying heavily on science won't tell us everything about mindfulness. Read More
Focus & Attention
Can You Learn to Control Your Mind?
Richard Davidson makes the case, and invites your comments. Add your thoughts to the discussion before the conversation closes. Read More
Expert Interviews
Patricia Jennings, Advisory Board Member
Jennings has conducted federally-funded research on CARE and has found that the program improves teachers’ general well-being, health, emotion regulation, efficacy and mindfulness. Read More
