Calm
Meditation Is Not All Calm and Peace
A new study suggests mindfulness could be as effective as antidepressants for treating recurrent depression. However, meditation isn't always side-effect-free.
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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
Calm
How Compassion Meditation Reduces Mind Wandering
A new study from Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) demonstrates how compassion meditation may reduce mind wandering and increase caring behaviour.
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Mindfulness Research
The Prescriptive Society
Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce says when it comes to advice for working with your mind, one size does not fit all.
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Calm
Brain Freeze!
Choking during pressure-packed performances is the worst. Sharon Begley tells us why we do it, and how to avoid it.
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Focus
Bringing Mindfulness to Work? Beware of the Peddlers
Companies are rushing to teach staff mindfulness. But some need to find more experienced teachers.
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Health
Mindfulness Helps You Sleep (study)
People learning mindfulness scored higher on sleep than those who did not take mindfulness training.
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Anxiety
Compassion: Brain Food for Happiness
Our brain is equipped to uncover happiness, says Elisha Goldstein. One way we can do that is to tap into a deeper source of meaning and purpose: connection with others.
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Calm
Preschoolers Learn ‘Kindness Curriculum’
A new curriculum aims to teach children kindness and empathy along with traditional academic skills.
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Health
Seahawks in #SuperBowl49: What’s Their Edge?
Meet the guy who's teaching mindfulness to the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks.
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Anxiety
Jon Kabat-Zinn Video Series on Mindful.org
When he started MBSR, Jon Kabat-Zinn didn't have a detailed plan—just a passion and an inkling that lots of good would come of it. Now, 36 years later, he talks with us about the present and future of mindfulness.
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