Calm
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life”
The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year.
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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
Meditation May Help With Anxiety, Depression, and Pain (Study)
A fresh look at past research suggests mindfulness meditation may be a useful treatment.
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Mindfulness Research
Seek Experiences That Positively Reshape Your Brain
New research looks at how experiences can positively shift our self-perception.
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Kids and Teens
Mindfulness and Incarcerated Youth (Study)
A study from New York University on incarcerated youth suggests cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness could lower anti-social behavior and recidivism.
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Mindfulness Research
Gene Expression Changes with Meditation (Study)
A new study authored by Richard Davidson from the Center for Investigating Healty Minds shows rapid alterations in gene expression within subjects associated with mindfulness meditation practice.
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Focus
What I Learned While Writing “Focus”
Daniel Goleman shares a few key things he learned while writing Focus.
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Anxiety
Short on Time? Try Mindfulness
A new study suggests that 10 minutes of meditation changes our experience of time.
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Mindfulness Research
Meditation: A Practical Way to Retrain Attention
Daniel Goleman on how meditation can help us flex the different muscles of attention.
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Kids and Teens
Contemplative Sciences Center Launches Website
The University of Virginia launched the website for its new Contemplative Sciences Center.
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Compassion
Empathy 101
Daniel Goleman looks at three types of empathy that leaders, teachers, and parents should have.
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