Mindfulness Research
A “Prescription” that Cares for the Whole Person
Social prescriptions are becoming more common, and here are three recent examples from the UK. 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.
Focus
Why Our Brains Are Designed to Forget
While many of us yearn to sharpen our memory, the science of sleep shows that, in fact, our brains are designed to forget—a process that unlocks the mind’s capacity to dream and think in creative ways. Read More
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New Study Finds School-Based Mindfulness Program Doesn’t Work—And May Even Be Harmful for Some Children
A large UK school-based mindfulness program did not improve the mental health of 11- to 14-year-olds. Here are five takeaways. Read More
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7 New Mindfulness Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List
Explore a guide to bittersweet emotions, an ode to everyday beauty, and more recent books and podcasts. Read More
Mindfulness Research
Does Mindfulness Decrease Feelings of Guilt?
How your practice could impact making amends, a review of mindfulness-based interventions, and other new mindfulness research. Read More
Mindfulness Research
Is Your Commute Mindful?
Leave the road rage at home: Travel might get a little more relaxing thanks to these meditative tweaks. Read More
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Can Mindfulness Change How We Interpret Emotional Situations?
When we're facing uncertainty, mindfulness skills may help us to interpret situations as more positive than negative, a recent publication shows. Read More
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Research Shows Mindful Breathing Can Help Kids Find Calm
A look at recent mindfulness research gathered from Stanford University, California State University San Marcos, Pace University, and others. Read More
Compassion
Why Did I Do That?!
When we’re in “hot states” like excitement, anger, or stress, our behavior can surprise even ourselves. Here’s what’s happening in the brain in these moments, and how we can aim for a bit more self-compassion. Read More
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Research Shows How We Can Reduce Bias in Ourselves and Our Organizations
Bias affects all of us, but according to a new book on the psychology of bias, we can take action to recognize and reduce its impacts—both on our own mind and in our work. Read More
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