Mindfulness Research

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Mental Health

The Potential (and Pitfalls) of Yoga and Meditation for Mental Health 

In her new book, All in Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women’s Mental Health, science writer Misty Pratt evaluates research and offers advice on trying yoga and meditation to support mental well-being—including why it’s important to adapt these popular practices to what your own mind and body need. Read More

  • Misty Pratt

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Calm

The Science of Wonder 

Experiencing everyday wonder can help us see that we’re part of something bigger. Science shows that this exquisite emotion can quiet our inner critic, reduce stress, loneliness, and physical distress, and bring a sense of expanded time, perspective, and connection. Read More 

  • Dacher Keltner
  • February 16, 2023
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Anxiety

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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Anxiety

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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