When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

If you’re new to mindfulness, try this one-minute breathing exercise. Sit comfortably and take a slow breath in through your ...

Mindful eating, as suggested by Harvard Health, involves paying attention to the sensory qualities of food and being present ...

Mindfulness. Is it the transformative practice that will have a positive impact on both individuals and society, or is it a hot trend that workplaces have jumped on which might be doing more harm than ...

What do we really mean by mindfulness? Its Buddhist roots reveal a richer, more nuanced practice than the familiar idea of ...

In the past, going to work meant slaving away for hours at a time without taking a moment for yourself. And, more often than not, it felt like you were trading meaningful life moments for tedious work ...

Spiritual practices often turn attention inward, but Mingyur Rinpoche says to the Guardan helping other people can bring a ...

This is the fifth post in a series on non-pharmacologic approaches for alcohol and drug abuse. Previous posts included a general overview of alternative and integrative treatments of substance abuse, ...

Hello. This is Mental Wellness Aozora.We were in charge of the "Mindfulness Practice Seminar (2 sessions in total)" hosted by ...

Statistics show lots of Americans are struggling to get a decent night’s sleep. About 1 in 3 U.S. adults report not getting enough sleep every day; and approximately 40 percent report falling asleep ...

Are you paying attention? Maybe not. We spend nearly half our waking lives with wandering minds, Harvard University scientists found over a decade ago. When you’re trying to get something done — such ...

So why, when a partner offered to teach a course in mindfulness meditation last fall, was the response both immediate and enthusiastic? Maybe it’s this: Although sitting in silence with a group of ...