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.  
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4 Science-Backed Tips for Sticking to Your Meditation Practice 

When it comes to building the habit of meditation, questions about how much to practice (and how to stick with it over time) may leave you shrugging your shoulders instead of relaxing them. Here are four strategies to help you build a practice that works for you. Read More 

  • Carly Hunt
  • January 31, 2023
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Nurses Are Burnt Out. Can Mindfulness Help? 

We know mindfulness-based interventions have been successful in reducing burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression, but few studies have applied this to nurses. Here’s a look at how researchers are bridging the gap. Read More 

  • Sophie Kelly
  • January 28, 2023
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Focus & Attention
Why We Talk to Ourselves: The Science of Your Internal Monologue 

Some of us chatter to ourselves all day long while others’ inner lives take the form of pictures or, like Einstein, abstract visual concepts. But as mindfulness urges us to pay more attention, it’s worth asking: What can our interior life teach us? Read More 

  • Leslie Garrett
  • November 3, 2022
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