FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2018·6 min readMeditation and Breathing Exercises Can Sharpen Your MindTrinity College Dublin researchers report controlled breathing, a key element of meditation, directly affects noradrenaline levels in the brain. The study suggests controlled breathing can enhance attention and improve overall brain health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2017·8 min readMore Rigor, Less Hype For Mindfulness and MeditationA new study looks at the trend of mindfulness and meditation to help treat a range of disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 6, 2017·8 min readLess Stress, More Social CompetenceMindfulness and meditation can affect brain plasticity, resulting in the ability for adults to acquire new social skills, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 4, 2017·7 min readMental Training Changes Brain Structure and Reduces Social StressUsing three different training models, researchers report mental training, mindfulness and meditation can induce structural brain plasticity and reduce social stress.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 14, 2017·1 min readA Link Between Spacing Out and Giving UpA new study reports those whose minds wander less are more likely to stick to long term goals.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 21, 2017·4 min readMindfulness May Help Freshman Stress Less and Smile MoreResearchers report mindfulness and meditation could help students transition smoothly into college life.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 27, 2017·4 min readMindful Meditation Training Lowers Biomarkers of Stress Response in Anxiety DisorderAccording to researchers, mindful meditation can reduce stress hormones and inflammatory responses to stressful situations in people with GAD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·January 23, 2017·3 min readMeditation and Music May Help Reverse Early Memory Loss in AdultsResearchers report practicing simple meditation and listening to music can have benefits for those with preclinical memory loss.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 30, 2016·4 min readTai Chi Helps Manage Intrusive Thoughts in Veterans With PTSDResearchers report practicing Tai Chi can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of PTSD for veterans.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 22, 2016·4 min readYogic Breathing Helps Fight Major DepressionAccording to researchers, a yogic breathing technique could help those with major depressive disorder who did not fully respond to antidepressant therapies.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 29, 2016·3 min readMeditation Keeps Emotional Brain in CheckMeditation can help people to take their negative emotions, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 11, 2016·6 min readPTSD Symptoms May Be Reduced With Transcendental MeditationA new study reports Transcendental Meditation can help some active duty military personnel with PTSD to reduce their medications and better control their symptoms.Read More