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Research on How Mindfulness Changes the Brain (and How It Doesn’t)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction may not change the structure of our brains, but scientists say that this isn’t necessarily a bad thing
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Mindfulness Courses, Designed Inclusively with Autism Communities, May be Beneficial for Adults with Autism
Recent studies show how compassion meditation can improve young people’s mental health, people with autism can benefit from a tailored mindfulness program, and more.
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A Recent Study Found a School-Based Mindfulness Program Doesn’t Work—Let’s Unpack That
Researchers and key figures reflect on the results and implications of one of the largest studies on mindfulness in schools ever conducted.
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A “Prescription” that Cares for the Whole Person
Social prescriptions are becoming more common, and here are three recent examples from the UK.
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Why Our Brains Are Designed to Forget
While many of us yearn to sharpen our memory, the science of sleep shows that, in fact, our brains are designed to forget—a process that unlocks the mind’s capacity to dream and think in creative ways.
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It Matters Why You Meditate
Research suggests that the way you view your emotional and psychological life may influence your reasons for meditating, and how much benefit you get from the practice.
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The Untapped Potential of Cultivating Gratitude at Work
Showing gratitude at work can contribute to a healthier workplace, but new research says that work gratitude is conceptually different from gratitude in other areas of our lives.
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Does Mindfulness Decrease Feelings of Guilt?
How your practice could impact making amends, a review of mindfulness-based interventions, and other new mindfulness research.
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