By measuring the magnetic fields of the brain, researchers found that different contemplative practices uniquely change how ...

Meditation may calm the mind, but a recent study suggests it can also reshape brain activity by profoundly altering brain dynamics and increasing neural connections – somewhat similar to psychedelic ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body techniques, including meditation and healing practices, produced rapid and ...

Here’s another reason to hit the “pause” button and find your zen. A new study found that meditation influences key regions of your brain responsible for emotional regulation and memory, offering new ...

Those of us in the field of mental health and addiction recovery have known for years—through personal experience and observation—that mindfulness practice is an incredibly powerful tool for healing.

Pain is a complex, multifaceted experience shaped by various factors beyond physical sensation, such as a person's mindset ...

Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn’t “thinking about nothing.” In fact, a new international study on Buddhist monks shows that meditation is a state of heightened cerebral activity in which ...

Even in retirement, you can have a lot on your plate. Maybe your schedule is full of doctor appointments and family visits. Or, you have a busy calendar of social meetups and exercise classes. Do you ...

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 ...

For most of us, our days are filled with stress. New technology has made work easier, but now work follows us home. Cellphones are with us at all times, so we are always on call. We race from one ...

The relationship between music and the human brain has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. While meditation has long been celebrated for its cognitive benefits, recent neurological research ...