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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 
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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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
Expert Interviews
Richard J. Davidson, Advisory Board Member
Davidson is a world-renowned neuroscientist researching how we can change our brains for the better. Read More
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Empathy increases pain tolerance in patients: study
A new study demonstrates how doctors taking even a few minutes to chat with a patient before a procedure can increase the patient's pain tolerance. Read More
Books & Reviews
Free the Mind Now Streaming on Netflix
The film chronicles groundbreaking brain research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Read More
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Mindfulness and Compassion Conference, March 8
This day-long conference focuses on the connections between mindfulness, compassion, and research, with keynote speaker Jon Kabat-Zinn. Read More
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Does Meditation Change Your Brain Even When You’re Not Meditating?
This is the first study of its kind to demonstrate that meditation training affects emotional processing even when no meditation is taking place. Read More
Expert Interviews
The emerging field of contemplative neuroscience
Richard Davidson, Ph.D., on where it came from and where it's going. Read More
