As people of all ages complain about the growing stresses of everyday life, a new study suggests meditation might help. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered that ...

Sit comfortably and pay attention to your breath as you inhale and exhale. When thoughts drift into your mind, just ignore ...

Last semester, my roommate had a very odd assignment for her senior seminar class. The assignment required students to venture out to a secluded area, say a park or field, and sit for three hours. The ...

Researchers using intracranial electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings from deep within the brain found that meditation led to changes in activity in the amygdala and hippocampus, key brain regions ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

A group of scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in La Jolla, California collaborated with an international team to identify a system in the brain that naturally moderates the effects of ...

The amygdala is a part of the brain important for emotional responses, especially fear. It is thought to be important in anxiety disorders. A new UC Davis study reveals new cell types in different ...

Meditation has plenty of proven health benefits. One of the more surprising ones: It's fun. Just ask Minneapolis yogi and podcaster Kelly Smith. "We have it in our minds that you have to sit ...

The UN declared December 21st as World Meditation Day, recognizing its benefits for well-being. Experts emphasize meditation's power to reduce stress, enhance focus, and foster inner peace in today's ...