Mindfulness Research
10 Mindfulness Researchers You Should Know
Key insights from leading researchers spotlight what we know, what we don't know, and what the future holds for the science of mindfulness.
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Mindfulness Research
Stay at the forefront of mindfulness science with Mindful.org's Mindfulness Research category. Here, we delve 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
Anxiety
A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit
Psychiatrist and addiction expert Judson Brewer on how we can use mindfulness to harness the brain's habit-forming process to build more nourishing habits that aren't steered by cravings.
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Calm
Here’s What Mindfulness Is (and Isn’t) Good For
It won’t solve every problem.
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Calm
Meditation’s Effects May Differ by Type of Practice
A new study explores how the type of meditation you practice could impact your brain in different ways, leading to varied social, cognitive, or behavioral effects.
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Mindfulness Research
When You Meditate, You Might Also Be Regulating Your Genes
Research is beginning to illuminate the intricate connection between chronic stress, inflammation, DNA, and mindfulness practice.
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Mindfulness Research
Can Meditation Lead to Lasting Change?
A new book reveals how long-term meditation can lead to profound improvements in our mind, brain, and body.
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Anxiety
How Your Own Mind Can Reduce the Fear of Giving Birth
A new study offers encouraging news to expectant mothers and their families about finding resilience during this very challenging time.
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Calm
Which Style of Meditation is Best for You?
Here’s what the research says about the benefits of different kinds of meditations—Plus, three questions to ask to find the style best for you.
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Focus
How Mindfulness Beats Job Stress and Burnout
Two new studies reveal how mindfulness may help create work/life habits that help you leave work at work, deal with stress, and remain self-aware and alert.
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Calm
Daily Meditation Can Keep Athletes Primed for Training
Like physical exercise, sustaining the benefits of mindfulness takes practice.
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