Why it matters: Meditation traditions like Vipassana, Zen, and Pranayama have been practiced for centuries and are now backed by modern science for stress reduction and emotional balance. How it works ...

An ancient Chinese exercise routine may be just as powerful as a daily brisk walk for lowering blood pressure — without ...

Mindful meditation may not only fail to reduce cognitive bias but, based on the study findings, may exacerbate stereotypes.

Harvard researchers are mapping the minds of lifelong meditators to uncover how different practices influence the brain and well-being. Their aim is to match individuals with techniques—like ...

Most scientific fields have been made over with a revolutionary theory at least once in recent centuries. Such makeovers, or paradigm shifts, reorder old knowledge into a new framework. Revolutionary ...

The ongoing wars in Ukraine, Russia and West Asia have rocked the world and taken a toll on people across countries.

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This podcast episode explores the growing body of psychological research showing how time spent in nature improves focus, ...

Johns Hopkins clinical psychologist Neda Gould shares the science of mindfulness and the marvels it can bring to those of us ...