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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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Can Anyone Improve Their Own Well-Being? 

Research from the Center for Healthy Minds is addressing the recent decline in well-being by proposing a training-based framework for “the cultivation of human flourishing.” Read More 

  • Misty Pratt
  • April 22, 2021
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How Mindfulness Shifts Our Perception of Time 

The passage of time seems to speed up as we get older—but research finds this unnerving phenomenon may be allayed by learning to more attentively savor all the familiar details of our lives. Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • February 4, 2021
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You Are Not Your Moods 

Mindfulness experts explore the difference between moods and emotions, where moods come from, and how to unhook from them. Read More 

  • Steve Calechman
  • January 27, 2021
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