Articles tagged "neuroscience"

Articles tagged "neuroscience"

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Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Causes & Coping Strategies
ANXIETY

Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Causes & Coping Strategies

Explore the causes of anxiety disorders, symptoms, and effective coping strategies like mindfulness and therapy to manage chronic anxiety.

BARBARA GRAHAM
Aug 2, 2025
Debunking the 10% Brain Myth: How Attention Works
MINDFULNESS RESEARCH

Debunking the 10% Brain Myth: How Attention Works

Neuroscience reveals we use 100% of our brains. Learn how attention shapes perception and how mindfulness can improve focus and reduce stress.

AMISHI JHA
Aug 2, 2025
Mindfulness vs. Zoning Out: The Truth About Attention
CALM

Mindfulness vs. Zoning Out: The Truth About Attention

Discover why mindfulness isn't about constant focus and how zoning out can actually boost creativity and reduce stress. Learn the science behind effortless awareness.

STEPHANY TLALKA
Aug 2, 2025
Mindfulness Reduces Pain Suffering, Study Shows

Mindfulness Reduces Pain Suffering, Study Shows

New research reveals how mindfulness meditation changes brain activity to reduce suffering from pain while maintaining awareness of sensations.

LINE GOGUEN-HUGHES
Aug 2, 2025
Top Mindfulness Talks for Inner Peace & Focus
VOICES

Top Mindfulness Talks for Inner Peace & Focus

Discover 7 powerful mindfulness talks from experts like Jon Kabat-Zinn and Tara Brach to reduce stress and improve mental clarity.

TEO FURTADO
Aug 1, 2025
How to Achieve Flow State: The Science of Being in the Zone

How to Achieve Flow State: The Science of Being in the Zone

Discover the neuroscience behind flow state and learn practical techniques to achieve peak performance in sports, music, and daily life.

JUDSON BREWER
Aug 1, 2025
Breaking Free from Habit Loops with Sense Foraging
INTERVIEWS

Breaking Free from Habit Loops with Sense Foraging

Discover how mindfulness researchers Norman Farb and Zindel Segal use Sense Foraging to help people overcome anxiety, depression, and mental stagnation.

BARRY BOYCE
Jul 30, 2025
Mindfulness Benefits & Science | Mindful Living Guide

Mindfulness Benefits & Science | Mindful Living Guide

Discover the proven benefits of mindfulness and the science behind it. Learn how mindfulness improves mental health and wellbeing.

LINE GOGUEN-HUGHES
Jul 30, 2025
How Different Meditation Types Affect Brain & Stress
CALM

How Different Meditation Types Affect Brain & Stress

Discover how attention, compassion, and perspective meditation differently impact brain structure, stress levels, and social skills based on groundbreaking research.

B GRACE BULLOCK PHD
Jul 29, 2025
How Gratitude Helps Manage Anxiety & Fear
CALM

How Gratitude Helps Manage Anxiety & Fear

Learn how gratitude journaling can rewire your brain to reduce anxiety and boost mental health. Simple science-backed techniques to try today.

HAZEL HARRISON
Jul 29, 2025
Neuroscience of Attention & Mindfulness with Amishi Jha
MINI-COURSE

Neuroscience of Attention & Mindfulness with Amishi Jha

Explore brain-based attention training with neuroscientist Amishi Jha. Learn mindfulness techniques to boost focus and resilience in high-stress environments.

AMISHI JHA
Jul 29, 2025
Top 10 Mindfulness Researchers & Future Studies
SCIENCE

Top 10 Mindfulness Researchers & Future Studies

Discover leading mindfulness researchers, their groundbreaking studies on meditation benefits, and future directions in neuroscience and mental health.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 29, 2025
Empathy & Mindfulness: How to Truly Understand Others
COMPASSION

Empathy & Mindfulness: How to Truly Understand Others

New research reveals how mindfulness improves empathy, while shared experiences may cloud understanding. Learn science-backed strategies for deeper connections.

MISTY PRATT
Jul 28, 2025
Social Connections Boost Brain Health & Longevity
COMPASSION

Social Connections Boost Brain Health & Longevity

Discover how strong social relationships improve cognitive function, reduce stress, and increase lifespan according to neuroscience research.

KARIN EVANS
Jul 28, 2025
How Habits Form & How to Change Them
FOCUS

How Habits Form & How to Change Them

Learn the science of habit formation and discover 5 proven strategies to break bad habits and build healthier ones with mindfulness and willpower.

KELLE WALSH
Jul 28, 2025
5 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Brainpower & Reduce Stress
CALM

5 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Brainpower & Reduce Stress

Discover 5 neuroscience-based strategies to enhance productivity, creativity, and mental well-being through smart brain optimization techniques.

CHRISTINE CARTER
Jul 28, 2025
How Your Brain Predicts Reality | Mindfulness & Body Wisdom
DAILY PRACTICES

How Your Brain Predicts Reality | Mindfulness & Body Wisdom

Discover Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett's insights on how your brain predicts reality and learn mindfulness techniques to map emotions in your body for greater self-awareness.

MICHELLE MALDONADO
Jul 28, 2025
Mindfulness: Science vs. Heart-Centered Practice
ANXIETY

Mindfulness: Science vs. Heart-Centered Practice

Explore the balance between scientific mindfulness research and traditional heart-centered meditation. Discover the benefits of integrating both approaches.

ED HALLIWELL
Jul 28, 2025
Mindfulness & Attention: Brain Science Explained

Mindfulness & Attention: Brain Science Explained

Explore the neuroscience of attention, mindfulness benefits, and how to train your brain for focus and mental well-being. Science-backed insights.

AMISHI JHA
Jul 28, 2025
Mindfulness Tips to Stop Autopilot Thinking
CALM

Mindfulness Tips to Stop Autopilot Thinking

Discover 3 science-backed mindfulness techniques to break free from autopilot mode and rewire your brain for present-moment awareness.

ELISHA GOLDSTEIN
Jul 28, 2025
Epigenetics & Meditation: Science or Hype?
MINDFULNESS RESEARCH

Epigenetics & Meditation: Science or Hype?

Explore the science behind epigenetics and meditation. Can mindfulness alter gene expression? We examine the evidence and separate fact from fiction.

SHARON BEGLEY
Jul 27, 2025
The Science of Curiosity: Why We Crave Knowledge
ANXIETY

The Science of Curiosity: Why We Crave Knowledge

Explore the psychology and neuroscience behind human curiosity. Learn why we seek answers, how curiosity boosts learning, and its surprising link to longevity.

SHARON BEGLEY
Jul 27, 2025
Why We Hate Boredom & How Mindfulness Helps
WELL-BEING

Why We Hate Boredom & How Mindfulness Helps

Discover why humans fear boredom, its psychological effects, and how mindfulness can transform boredom into creativity and self-awareness.

ED HALLIWELL
Jul 27, 2025
Mindfulness Benefits: Science-Backed Mental Health Improvements
CALM

Mindfulness Benefits: Science-Backed Mental Health Improvements

Discover how mindfulness meditation reduces anxiety, depression, and rewires your brain. Includes 5 guided practices for mental wellness.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 27, 2025
How Habits Form & How Mindfulness Breaks the Cycle

How Habits Form & How Mindfulness Breaks the Cycle

Learn how habits form through neural pathways and reward loops, and discover how mindfulness can help break unhealthy habit cycles effectively.

JUDSON BREWER
Jul 27, 2025
Mindfulness Science: How Meditation Regulates Emotions
MINDFULNESS RESEARCH

Mindfulness Science: How Meditation Regulates Emotions

Discover how mindfulness meditation vs. natural disposition affects emotional regulation, based on neuroscience research. Learn practical takeaways.

CRYSTAL GOH
Jul 27, 2025
Mindfulness Benefits: Science-Backed Facts & Myths
MINDFULNESS RESEARCH

Mindfulness Benefits: Science-Backed Facts & Myths

Discover the proven benefits of mindfulness meditation and what science really says about its effects on stress, focus, and mental health.

JEREMY ADAM SMITH
Jul 27, 2025
Boost Focus with 12-Minute Mindfulness | Brain Science Tips
DIGITAL GUIDES

Boost Focus with 12-Minute Mindfulness | Brain Science Tips

Neuroscientist Amishi Jha reveals how 12 minutes of daily mindfulness can sharpen focus, reduce stress, and improve mental health. Learn the science-backed techniques.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 26, 2025
Gratitude & Altruism: How Thankfulness Rewires Your Brain
WELL-BEING

Gratitude & Altruism: How Thankfulness Rewires Your Brain

Discover the neuroscience behind gratitude and altruism. Learn how gratitude journaling boosts generosity and activates brain reward centers.

CHRISTINA KARNS
Jul 25, 2025
The Neuroscience of Gratitude: Brain Benefits
THE BRAIN

The Neuroscience of Gratitude: Brain Benefits

Discover how gratitude affects your brain and body. Learn the science-backed mental and physical health benefits of practicing gratitude daily.

GLENN FOX
Jul 25, 2025
Why Holidays Stress Us Out & How to Cope
CALM

Why Holidays Stress Us Out & How to Cope

Discover the neuroscience behind holiday stress and learn mindfulness techniques to break anxiety cycles during festive seasons.

JUDSON BREWER
Jul 25, 2025
Combat Loneliness: 5 Science-Backed Ways to Build Social Connections
RELATIONSHIPS

Combat Loneliness: 5 Science-Backed Ways to Build Social Connections

Loneliness harms health like smoking 15 cigarettes daily. Discover research-backed strategies to build meaningful social connections and improve wellbeing.

KELLY BARRON
Jul 24, 2025
Best Mindful Podcasts for Brain & Relationships
PODCASTS

Best Mindful Podcasts for Brain & Relationships

Discover top mindfulness podcasts exploring neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and empathy. Perfect for personal growth and self-care in 2024.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 24, 2025
How Curiosity Breaks Anxiety Habits | Mindfulness Guide
DAILY PRACTICES

How Curiosity Breaks Anxiety Habits | Mindfulness Guide

Discover a 2-minute curiosity exercise to break anxiety habit loops. Science-backed mindfulness technique for emotional awareness and habit change.

JUDSON BREWER
Jul 24, 2025
How Meditation Boosts Focus & Productivity
WELL-BEING

How Meditation Boosts Focus & Productivity

Discover 3 science-backed ways meditation improves mental focus, reduces distractions, and enhances productivity in daily life.

NICOLE BAYES-FLEMING
Jul 23, 2025
Brain Preservation & Mind Uploading: Science vs. Sensationalism
THE BRAIN

Brain Preservation & Mind Uploading: Science vs. Sensationalism

Explore the real science behind brain preservation and mind uploading technology, beyond the euthanasia hype. Discover connectomics and digital immortality.

SHARON BEGLEY
Jul 23, 2025
The Science of Awe: How It Transforms Your Brain
THE BRAIN

The Science of Awe: How It Transforms Your Brain

Discover how awe-inspiring experiences rewire your brain, reduce self-focus, and boost well-being. Learn the neuroscience behind awe.

SUMMER ALLEN
Jul 23, 2025
Why Mindfulness Is Hard But Worth It
CALM

Why Mindfulness Is Hard But Worth It

Exploring the challenges and transformative power of mindfulness meditation. Learn why embracing discomfort leads to deeper well-being.

ED HALLIWELL
Jul 21, 2025
The Power of Pausing: How to Improve Self-Control

The Power of Pausing: How to Improve Self-Control

Learn how pausing helps build self-control, improve relationships, and make better decisions. Discover practical techniques for mindful pauses in daily life.

RICK HANSON
Jul 21, 2025
How Mindfulness Changes Your Brain: 4 Key Effects

How Mindfulness Changes Your Brain: 4 Key Effects

Discover how mindfulness meditation physically changes your brain structure and function, boosting emotional regulation and cognitive abilities.

JENNIFER WOLKIN
Jul 21, 2025
Meditation & Brain Science: Davidson's Research
MINDFULNESS RESEARCH

Meditation & Brain Science: Davidson's Research

Explore Richard Davidson's groundbreaking research on meditation's effects on the brain and emotional resilience at Mindful.org.

LINE GOGUEN-HUGHES
Jul 21, 2025
Meditation Research: Brain, Stress & Sleep Benefits
ANXIETY

Meditation Research: Brain, Stress & Sleep Benefits

New studies explore how meditation changes brain function, reduces stress-related illness, and improves sleep quality. Discover the science behind mindfulness.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025
Mindfulness for Cravings: The Science of Surfing Urges
ANXIETY

Mindfulness for Cravings: The Science of Surfing Urges

Discover how mindfulness techniques like 'surfing the urge' can help overcome cravings for smoking, food, and other addictions. Backed by neuroscience research.

KELLY MCGONIGAL
Jul 21, 2025
Why We Choke Under Pressure & How to Prevent It
CALM

Why We Choke Under Pressure & How to Prevent It

Discover the science behind choking under pressure and learn proven techniques to stay calm and perform at your best in high-stakes situations.

SHARON BEGLEY
Jul 21, 2025
Can We Control Our Thoughts? Science of Mind Control
CALM

Can We Control Our Thoughts? Science of Mind Control

Explore the science of thought control with neuroscientist Richard Davidson. Learn if mind control is innate or developed through life experiences.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025
Mindfulness Training Benefits for Stress & Cognition
CALM

Mindfulness Training Benefits for Stress & Cognition

Discover how neuroscientist Amishi Jha studies mindfulness training's lasting effects on stress resilience and cognitive performance.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025
How to Cultivate Joy & Overcome Depression Naturally
CALM

How to Cultivate Joy & Overcome Depression Naturally

Discover science-backed ways to nurture happiness through mindfulness, self-compassion, and rewiring your brain for joy. Learn practical strategies.

ELISHA GOLDSTEIN
Jul 21, 2025
Mindfulness & Brain Science: How Meditation Changes You
FOCUS

Mindfulness & Brain Science: How Meditation Changes You

Discover how mindfulness meditation reshapes brain structure, improves focus & emotional resilience. Learn the science-backed benefits of meditation.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025
The Science of Attention & Focus in Digital Age

The Science of Attention & Focus in Digital Age

Explore how attention works, the impact of digital distractions, and science-backed methods to improve focus and mindfulness in daily life.

DANIEL GOLEMAN
Jul 21, 2025
The Neuroscience of Creativity: How Your Brain Generates Ideas

The Neuroscience of Creativity: How Your Brain Generates Ideas

Discover how neuroscience explains creativity, from brain mechanisms to practical tips for boosting your own creative thinking skills.

SHARON BEGLEY
Jul 21, 2025
Play as a Natural Anti-Depressant: Boost Happiness
ANXIETY

Play as a Natural Anti-Depressant: Boost Happiness

Discover how play acts as a natural anti-depressant, reduces stress, and reshapes your brain for greater happiness and resilience.

ELISHA GOLDSTEIN
Jul 21, 2025
PTSD & Neuroplasticity: How Mindfulness Rewires the Brain
CALM

PTSD & Neuroplasticity: How Mindfulness Rewires the Brain

Discover how PTSD alters brain structures and how mindfulness-based treatments can reverse neurological changes to help trauma survivors heal.

JENNIFER WOLKIN
Jul 21, 2025
Science-Backed Benefits of Hiking & Nature on Mental Health
CALM

Science-Backed Benefits of Hiking & Nature on Mental Health

Discover how hiking and nature exposure reduce stress, boost creativity, and improve mental well-being—backed by neuroscience research.

JILL SUTTIE
Jul 21, 2025
Mindfulness Research: Latest Studies & Benefits
MINDFULNESS RESEARCH

Mindfulness Research: Latest Studies & Benefits

Discover the latest mindfulness research studies on stress reduction, emotional health, parenting, and workplace performance. Science-backed benefits explained.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025
Mindfulness & Learning Symposium | Johns Hopkins Research
ANXIETY

Mindfulness & Learning Symposium | Johns Hopkins Research

Explore cutting-edge mindfulness research at Johns Hopkins' interdisciplinary symposium. Learn how mindfulness improves learning, memory, and mental health.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025
How Stress & Meditation Reshape Your Brain
CALM

How Stress & Meditation Reshape Your Brain

Discover how chronic stress shrinks key brain areas while meditation boosts decision-making. Learn science-backed stress reduction techniques from neuroscience.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025
Meditation Benefits: How Mindfulness Boosts Productivity

Meditation Benefits: How Mindfulness Boosts Productivity

Discover how meditation improves focus, productivity, and mental clarity with insights from Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025
Mindfulness & Compassion: Dr. Jim Doty's Transformative Journey
CALM

Mindfulness & Compassion: Dr. Jim Doty's Transformative Journey

Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Jim Doty reveals how compassion transforms lives. Learn mindfulness techniques, combat compassion fatigue, and discover cutting-edge research.

KIRA M. NEWMAN
Jul 21, 2025
Mindfulness & Science: What We Know & Don't Know
FOCUS

Mindfulness & Science: What We Know & Don't Know

Explore the relationship between mindfulness and scientific research. Learn what's proven, what's oversimplified, and the future of mindfulness studies.

BARRY BOYCE
Jul 21, 2025
Neuroplasticity: How Your Brain Adapts & Changes
WELL-BEING

Neuroplasticity: How Your Brain Adapts & Changes

Discover how neuroplasticity rewires your brain through mindfulness, therapy, and daily habits. Learn science-backed techniques to boost emotional resilience.

SHARON BEGLEY
Jul 21, 2025
Brain Development & Theory of Mind in Children
CALM

Brain Development & Theory of Mind in Children

Discover how white matter growth enables 4-year-olds to understand others' thoughts. Neuroscience study reveals key brain changes in child development.

SUMMER ALLEN
May 10, 2017
How to Achieve Flow State & Get Out of Your Own Way
WELL-BEING

How to Achieve Flow State & Get Out of Your Own Way

Discover Dr. Judson Brewer's insights on flow state psychology and mindfulness techniques to stop overthinking and boost performance.

JUDSON BREWER
Feb 15, 2016
Daily Meditation Benefits: Stress Relief in Minutes
MINDFULNESS RESEARCH

Daily Meditation Benefits: Stress Relief in Minutes

Discover how just 25-30 minutes of daily meditation can reduce stress and rewire your brain, according to neuroscience research.

STEPHANY TLALKA
Jul 10, 2014