Anxiety
Chronic Pain and Meditation
The Atlantic explores how meditation helps with pain and, in some cases, could alleviate healthcare costs. 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.
Calm
How Gratitude Helps Us Make Better Decisions (Study)
A new study from Northeastern University suggests the best way to increase patience when making big decisions is by practicing gratitude. Read More
Interviews
How Does Mindfulness Improve Self-Control?
Researcher Rimma Teper on how mindfulness helps improve executive function. Read More
Mindfulness Research
Research Roundup
Research is trying to keep pace with the explosion of interest in mindfulness. Here’s a roundup of studies from the frontier. Read More
Calm
Common Misconceptions About Focus
Daniel Goleman, author of Focus, debunks three common myths. Read More
Calm
Food Tastes Bland While Multitasking (Study)
A recent study in Psychological Science suggests that multitasking while eating can dampen our perception of taste, causing us to eat more. Read More
Anxiety
Mindfulness Center Raising Funds For Mental Health Initiative
The Oxford Mindfulness Center in the UK is raising funds to support and expand its mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program. Read More
Anxiety
You Can Meditate, But Can You Learn to Ride a Bike?
Neuroscientists respond to a recent study suggesting mindfulness meditation might hinder learning. Read More
Mindfulness Research
What Mindfulness Is—And Isn’t
Daniel Goleman responds to popular misconceptions of mindfulness. Read More
Anxiety
Should We Be Mindful of Mindfulness?
As a powerful industry grows around the practice, The Guardian asks: does mindfulness really work? Read More
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