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Study: Meditation can boost productivity at work
Pulling your hair out at the office? Results of a new study suggest meditation training could change that for you. 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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The Battle in the Brain
Of the multiplicity of amazing and not-at-all amazing features that appear on the web, my hands-down favorite is RSA Animate. It’s never failed to please me. In a nutshell, the Royal Society of Arts in London invites authors and innovators to give short talks on new and challenging thinking. The… Read More
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Study: Mindful meditation tied to healthy brain changes
Yet another study is suggesting that just a few hours of meditation training may change your brain—this time its white matter—for the better. Read More
Focus & Attention
Mindful multitasking: with less stress, more concentration
Need to do some serious multitasking? Meditation training can help, new research shows. Read More
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Study: Female entrepreneurs more likely to meditate
Research by Baylor University in Waco, Texas reveals that 37 percent of female entrepreneurs practice meditation—almost 10 percent more than their male counterparts. Read More
Kids & Teens
Games that train teens’ attention and empathy
What happens when teens play games that emphasize kindness and compassion instead of violence and aggression? Neuroscientist Richard Davidson plans to find out. Read More
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“Wealth reduces compassion”—Scientific American
Is there a correlation between wealth and empathy? New studies say yes—but results may not be what you expect. Read More
Kids & Teens
Elementary Mindfulness
What happens when a small group of fourth and fifth graders is taught mindfulness techniques for 10 weeks? Read More
Creativity
Study: Can meditation influence creativity?
A mindfulness study published in Frontiers in Cognition concludes that certain meditation techniques can promote creative thinking. Read More
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U. Va. will launch new Contemplative Sciences Center this fall
The University of Virginia has received a $12 million gift to create a new Contemplative Sciences Center. David Germano, a professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, will help lead the center. Read More
