Focus
Train Your Brain to Boost Your Immune System
New research suggests mindfulness can strengthen our natural defenses. 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
Meditation and Running: a Treatment for Depression
New research suggests combining mindfulness meditation and running into a mental health program could help reduce depression. Read More
Calm
5 Science-Backed Strategies for More Happiness
Several exercises to help you make the most of the International Day of Happiness. Read More
Anxiety
Using Mindfulness to Treat Back Pain
New research reveals that meditation may help ease back pain. Read More
Calm
How Nature Boosts Kindness, Happiness, and Creativity
We are spending more time indoors and online. But recent studies suggest that nature can help our brains and bodies to stay healthy. Read More
Calm
Four Practices for Inspiring Awe
Research-based practices for cultivating awe from the GGSC website Greater Good in Action. Read More
Calm
Top 10 Reasons to Meditate
Thousands of studies have shown the positive effects of meditation. Here are the highlights. Read More
Focus
What’s the Right Kind of Exercise for Brain Health?
A new study looks at the ideal type of exercise for beefing up your brain. Read More
Anxiety
Feeling Moody? Here’s Why.
Moods are fleeting, volatile. They come and go at the drop of a hat. But beneath the surface, research suggests, they serve a deeper purpose. Read More
Calm
Stress and Your DNA
How mindfulness at work may alter your gene expression. Read More
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