FeaturedPsychology·January 31, 2013·5 min readListeners Mindfulness Enhanced by Meditation TechniqueNew research explores how mindfulness meditation could enhance both musical engagement and performance. Additional research into mindfulness meditation could potentially lead to new treatment for mental illness and brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 10, 2015·4 min readMindfulness May Make Memories Less AccurateA new study reports on increased susceptibility to false memories after mindful meditation.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 2, 2015·2 min readWashing Away the StressA new study reports washing dishes can help to reduce stress.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 1, 2016·7 min readBrain Changes Seen in Veterans With PTSD Following Mindfulness TrainingResearchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 1, 2016·4 min readBaby, Are We Born To Run? Love of Exercise Begins in the WombResearchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.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 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
FeaturedPsychology·April 13, 2017·4 min readMindfulness Just as Effective as CBT for a Broad Range of Psychiatric SymptomsA new study reports mindfulness group therapy has an equally positive effect for people suffering with depression and anxiety disorders as individual cognitive behavioral therapy.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·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
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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 13, 2018·5 min readMindfulness Meditation and Relaxation Response Have Different Effects on Brain FunctionA new study reports relaxation exercises strengthens coupling between brain areas associated with deliberate control, while mindfulness strengthens coupling between areas associated with sensory awareness and perception.Read More