On Friday I attended the 10th Annual Center for Mindfulness Scientific Conference, with more than 400 MBSR and mindfulness teachers learning about the latest research confirming the beneficial impact of mindfulness practice. It continues to amaze me to see how the benefits of mindfulness continue to reach deep into every… Read More 
A recent Scientific American article poses the question: Can gardens, in fact, promote healing? The answer: Yes! Scientists around the world are now digging into the data to find out why. Read More
For those of us who teach mindfulness in educational settings, building an evidence base for our work is critical. Mindfulness programs in educational settings are growing in popularity, but if this trend is to continue, and not become a passing fad, it needs research. I am often approached by people… Read More
A new study published (ahead of print) in the journal Cerebral Cortex suggests that the way in which meditators cope with pain is much different than other, more typical coping mechanisms. Read More
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Education Behavior suggests that practicing mindful eating can help women avoid overeating, even when at restaurants. Read More
Great teachers create great value, in more ways than one, says a new study. Read More
Two studies from different research teams found that the same simple exercise can boost compassion and courage. Read More
3 research-backed ways to show you're really listening. Read More
Imagine that you and a stranger are participating in a psychology study. The experimenter gives the stranger $20. “Divide this money between you and your partner,” the experimenter tells the stranger. “You can keep any amount for yourself, and give any amount to your partner. But your partner gets to… Read More
And not just happiness, but "The Science of Happiness." Read More
