Calm
When Are We Most Happy?
Matt Killingsworth answers the question using the Track Your Happiness app he built.
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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
Mindfulness: Not Just “Brain Training”
Ed Halliwell on why relying heavily on science won't tell us everything about mindfulness.
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Calm
Can You Learn to Control Your Mind?
Richard Davidson makes the case, and invites your comments. Add your thoughts to the discussion before the conversation closes.
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Anxiety
Mindfulness for PTSD
Recent research suggests various mindfulness exercises could ease symptoms of PTSD.
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Calm
Scientific studies on how meditation affects heart, brain, and creativity
A recent Ted Talk blog looks at the science and practice of meditation.
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Calm
Dr. Richard Davidson featured on WUWM radio in Milwaukee
Dr. Richard Davidson talks about his book, The Emotional Life of Your Brain.
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Focus
Free the Mind Now Streaming on Netflix
The film chronicles groundbreaking brain research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Mindfulness Research
Does Meditation Change Your Brain Even When You’re Not Meditating?
This is the first study of its kind to demonstrate that meditation training affects emotional processing even when no meditation is taking place.
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Mindfulness Research
The emerging field of contemplative neuroscience
Richard Davidson, Ph.D., on where it came from and where it's going.
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Compassion
Meditation can increase empathy, study finds
Researchers at Emory University apply cognitive-based compassion training (CBCT) in a study showing how the practice allowed participants to better intuit the emotions of others.
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