FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 4, 2023·2 min readNeural Correlates of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Anorexia NervosaMindfulness meditation training reduces anxiety associated with eating disorders by altering the activity of brain areas associated with anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 23, 2023·5 min readMindfulness Can Help Adolescents Overcome TraumasResearchers say mindfulness meditation has benefits for adolescents who have experienced trauma.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·6 min readExercise and Mindfulness Don’t Appear to Boost Cognitive Function in Older AdultsWhile exercise and mindfulness help older adults stay physically fit and mentally well, they may not have such a strong beneficial impact on cognition as previously believed.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 9, 2022·7 min readMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Is as Effective as an Antidepressant Drug for Treating Anxiety DisordersStudy reveals mindfulness-based stress reduction methods proved to be as effective as antidepressants for relieving symptoms for those with anxiety disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 22, 2022·5 min readMindfulness Training Provides a Natural HighMindful meditation can produce a healthy altered state of consciousness in the treatment of those with addiction problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·July 8, 2022·5 min readMindfulness Meditation Reduces Pain by Separating It From the SelfMindfulness meditation interrupted communication between brain areas involved in processing pain sensations and areas that produce the sense of self. This resulted in reduced pain as individuals lost ownership of the sensation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 20, 2022·4 min readNo Evidence of Structural Brain Change With Short-Term Mindfulness TrainingStudy finds no evidence of structural brain changes associated with short-term mindfulness training.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 6, 2022·4 min readNearly Half of Americans Prioritize Mental Health With Daily ‘Mindful Moments’Up to 46% of Americans help manage their mental health and reduce anxiety by taking 5 to 10-minute breaks throughout the day to focus on mindfulness.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 20, 2022·3 min readOn the Brink of Giving Up? Mindfulness Meditation Can Help in Internal ConflictsMindful meditation may help people cope when faced with action crises, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 15, 2021·3 min readMindfulness Can Get Wandering Thoughts Back on TrackPracticing mindfulness when your mind is wandering can help you regain attention, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 9, 2021·7 min readHair Samples Show Meditation Training Reduces Long-Term StressMany people claim meditation helps to relieve their daily stresses. A new study provides objective evidence which supports the claims. Researchers found cortisol levels from hair samples decreased by 25% following a six-month meditation training program.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 20, 2021·4 min readMindfulness May Improve Cognition in Older AdultsMindfulness and meditation may offer small but significant benefits to cognition, especially in older adults.Read More