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
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
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 16, 2019·3 min readVirtual reality lullaby machine shown to induce tranquil pre-sleep statesInter-Dream, a new immersive virtual reality system developed by researchers and artists, can ease you into the right frame of mind for a restful night's sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·April 30, 2019·3 min readDon’t even think about it: why thought control is so difficultStudy offers new insights into the mechanisms behind thought control and suggests individual differences play a role in our ability to control our thoughts.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 11, 2019·4 min readWhy stress and anxiety aren’t always badStress and anxiety often play a helpful, not harmful, role in our daily lives. Experiencing stress can lead to higher levels of resilience when faced with new challenges, and anxiety can lead to action.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 16, 2019·4 min readAdults with mild cognitive impairment can learn and benefit from mindfulness meditationOlder adults with mild cognitive impairment who practiced mindful meditation for 20 minutes a day were more likely to have an understanding of the underlying concepts of mindfulness. The study demonstrates memory impairments associated with MCI do not preclude learning mindfulness skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 13, 2018·5 min readWhy It’s Fun to Be FrightenedWith Halloween just around the corner, researchers look at why many of us find enjoyment out of being scared.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
FeaturedPsychology·October 2, 2015·2 min readWashing Away the StressA new study reports washing dishes can help to reduce stress.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
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 15, 2018·5 min readSocial Rejection Can Lead to Violence But, Mindfulness May Be the SolutionA new study reveals mindfulness can act as a buffer against the pain and distress of social rejection.Read More
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
