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Focus & Attention
Mindful multitasking: with less stress, more concentration
Need to do some serious multitasking? Meditation training can help, new research shows. Read More
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“Wealth reduces compassion”—Scientific American
Is there a correlation between wealth and empathy? New studies say yes—but results may not be what you expect. Read More
Kids & Teens
Elementary Mindfulness
What happens when a small group of fourth and fifth graders is taught mindfulness techniques for 10 weeks? Read More
Creativity
Study: Can meditation influence creativity?
A mindfulness study published in Frontiers in Cognition concludes that certain meditation techniques can promote creative thinking. Read More
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U. Va. will launch new Contemplative Sciences Center this fall
The University of Virginia has received a $12 million gift to create a new Contemplative Sciences Center. David Germano, a professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, will help lead the center. Read More
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Not a typical manifesto, but a manifesto all the same
Practicing meditation is a skillful way to cultivate well-being—both personal and social. Read More
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A report from the 10th Annual Center for Mindfulness Scientific Conference
On Friday I attended the 10th Annual Center for Mindfulness Scientific Conference, with more than 400 MBSR and mindfulness teachers learning about the latest research confirming the beneficial impact of mindfulness practice. It continues to amaze me to see how the benefits of mindfulness continue to reach deep into every… Read More
Expert Interviews
VIDEO: Why the military needs mindfulness
What can meditation do for soldiers? Elizabeth Stanley in conversation with Congressman Tim Ryan. Read More
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Who said it?
A new celebrity memoir, perhaps surprisingly, includes talk of mindfulness practice. Guess who? Read More
