Calm
The Brain Science of Attention and Overwhelm
We’re living in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous times. Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains ten ways your brain reacts—and how mindfulness can help you survive, and even thrive. 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.
Compassion
Empathy Fatigue is All Too Real
Feeling empathy for others’ pain is innately human, but it can be stretched too thin. Here’s why we get numbed to horrific events—and how to preserve our tenderness and our desire to help. Read More
Mindfulness Research
How Mindfulness Serves Parents of Autistic Children
And more of the latest research on mindfulness meditation. Read More
Anxiety
Top Research News on Mindfulness Meditation: Fall 2020
A new roundup of mindfulness research on reducing the effects of inflammation, online treatments for depression, and how your breathing impacts free will. Read More
Compassion
7 Ways Mindfulness Could Support Compassionate Policing
Founding Editor Barry Boyce considers what contribution mindfulness practice might make to the change people are seeking in police departments. Read More
Calm
How Your Brain Creates Your Sense of Self
Our powerful brains allow us to imagine and evaluate different scenarios in the past and future. But when we shift our attention to the present, our minds can quiet down. Read More
Calm
How Much Self-Knowledge is Too Much?
Sharon Begley explores the science of self-insight and the research on how much you should know about yourself before it becomes detrimental to your health. Read More
Anxiety
Online Mindfulness-Based Therapy May Keep Depression at Bay
An online mindfulness program may help to bolster the effect of psychotherapy for those suffering from depression, a new study finds. Read More
Calm
8 Ways to Care for Your Amazing Brain
Making smart lifestyle choices now will support the health of your brain for years to come. Read More
Calm
Is Our Breathing Connected to Free Will?
Is there a link between your breath and free will? A new study by a team of researchers in Switzerland may surprise you. Read More
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