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.

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Can Anyone Improve Their Own Well-Being? 

Research from the Center for Healthy Minds is addressing the recent decline in well-being by proposing a training-based framework for “the cultivation of human flourishing.” Read More 

  • Misty Pratt
  • April 22, 2021
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How Mindfulness Shifts Our Perception of Time 

The passage of time seems to speed up as we get older—but research finds this unnerving phenomenon may be allayed by learning to more attentively savor all the familiar details of our lives. Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • February 4, 2021
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You Are Not Your Moods 

Mindfulness experts explore the difference between moods and emotions, where moods come from, and how to unhook from them. Read More 

  • Steve Calechman
  • January 27, 2021
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