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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.
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Compassion
Empathy 101 

Daniel Goleman looks at three types of empathy that leaders, teachers, and parents should have.  Read More 

  • Daniel Goleman
  • October 8, 2013
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Calm
Mindfulness and Doctor Burnout 

A recent New York Times article looks at two studies capturing how mindfulness training is improving the health of doctors and their patients.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • October 1, 2013
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Mindfulness Research
The Impact of Mindfulness 

David Creswell, assistant professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, continues to do extensive research on how mindfulness can affect our health and our lives for the better.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • September 20, 2013
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