Focus
How Meditation Supports Health and Healing
Studies show that mindfulness is ultimately an effective, low-cost way to manage (and maybe even improve) physical and mental health and well-being.
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Science
Discover the empirical world of mindfulness and meditation within the Science category at Mindful.org. Our content bridges the gap between ancient practices and modern science, offering a deep dive into how mindfulness can positively affect our brains, bodies, and behavior. Explore a wealth of articles that unpack cutting-edge research, interview leading scientists, and present evidence-based benefits of mindfulness for health, work, relationships, and more.
Calm
Why Do We Feel Awe?
According to Dacher Keltner, there are important evolutionary reasons: It's good for our minds, bodies, and social connections.
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Health
The Ties That Bind: Overcoming Loneliness and Building Social Connections in a Disconnected World
Loneliness and social isolation are taking a toll on our well-being, but we have the power to combat them. Discover the science-backed strategies to create meaningful connections and thrive in an increasingly disconnected society.
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Health
How Self-Compassion Can Improve Teen Mental Health
Research has demonstrated that cultivating self-compassion—learning how to be kind and supportive to oneself—can act as a shield for teenagers against the negative impacts of social media, trauma, depression, and various other challenges. While self-compassion is not a magical solution, it can help alleviate some of the difficulties that adolescents encounter on a daily basis.
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Focus
Research on How Mindfulness Changes the Brain (and How It Doesn’t)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction may not change the structure of our brains, but scientists say that this isn’t necessarily a bad thing
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Science
We’re Hard-Wired to Crave Nature
Too little green in your life? You’re not alone. Science reveals why we need to spend time in nature.
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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.
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Anxiety
New Research Shows Mindfulness May Boost Resilience in Kids Affected by the Pandemic
We’ve rounded up the latest research in the world of mindfulness from Georgetown Medical Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of St. Andrews.
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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.
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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.
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