Mindfulness Research
Three Things We Still Don’t Know About Meditation
Despite the hype, researchers are still exploring the benefits of meditation and how much practice we need to achieve them. 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.
Anxiety
Can Compassion Training Help Physicians Avoid Burnout?
A new study suggests that compassion training may buffer against the detrimental effects of high-stress medical training, particularly for those prone to depression. Read More
Calm
Stress Impacts the Brain Increasing Risk for Heart Disease
New study suggests that how the mind, body, and brain perceive and respond to stress may have direct bearing on the onset of cardiovascular illness. Read More
Kids and Teens
Why Mindfulness Belongs in the Classroom
Research shows that mindfulness skills improve memory, organizational skills, reading and math scores, all while giving kids the tools they need to handle toxic stress. Read More
Anxiety
Are Your Happiness Goals Too High?
On the road to well-being, says James Baraz, embrace all your diverse feelings. Read More
Anxiety
Forget Me, Forget Me Not…
We tend to think of memory as a one-shot deal. We experience something and we either store it in memory or let it go. New research suggests otherwise: Fresh data can draw out latent memories. Read More
Calm
Should We Always Look for Silver Linings?
According to a new study, changing your perspective may be helpful in some situations—but not others. Read More
Focus
Mindfulness Supports “Wise” Indulgence
A recent study finds that mindfulness may not help us overcome all of our urges, just the ones that count. Read More
Focus
What’s Going on Inside the Teen Brain?
It's a time of rapid brain development—and risk. Here's why we need to give teens the space—and the safety—to grow. Read More
Kids and Teens
How to Awaken Joy in Kids
By teaching children mindfulness skills we help them increase their well-being and enable them to meet the stresses of the world with presence, self-compassion, and openness. Read More
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