Mindfulness Research
The Science of Mindfulness: A Healthy, Growing Baby
Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce on the path forward for effective mindfulness research. Read More 
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.
Meditation
The Science of Meditation
The benefits of meditation have been hard to show in concrete terms. Today, however, as the scientific world delves into the study of mindfulness, the capacity of the brain to transform under its influence inspires nothing short of wonder. Read More
Mindfulness Research
What is the Science of Mindfulness Missing?
A group of prominent researchers is calling for more rigorous mindfulness research in order to move the field forward. Read More
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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. Read More
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. Read More
Calm
Here’s What Mindfulness Is (and Isn’t) Good For
It won’t solve every problem. Read More
Focus
What the Science of Power Can Tell Us about Sexual Harassment
We need to take on the myths that sustain the abuses of power, argues Dacher Keltner. Read More
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. Read More
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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. Read More
Calm
How Your Brain Stops a Bad Day from Making You Hate Everyone
A new study shows how our brains prevent “emotional spillover” from biasing our first impressions of new people. Read More
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