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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 
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
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
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A report from the 10th Annual Center for Mindfulness Scientific Conference
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
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Scientific American: Hospital gardens help us heal
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
Kids & Teens
Building an evidence base for mindfulness in educational settings
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… Read More
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Study: Mindfulness reduces suffering associated with pain
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
