There's meditation, and then there's electroencephalogram guided meditation. Muse is a high-tech headband that connects to ...

In today’s whirlwind life, meditation apps slip calm into your pocket like a secret friend. They guide gentle breaths and ...

Though most people have an understanding of what meditation is and some of its health benefits, one type of meditation called mindfulness meditation remains a mystery to many. Mindfulness is an ...

With the ever-increasingly popularity of yoga and the growing awareness of the importance of maintaining good mental health, it’s not really any surprise that the last few years have seen a boom in ...

Quick and simple usually aren’t terms used to describe medical treatments. Yet mindfulness meditation is a fast, easy way to reduce stress wherever you are. It’s often recommended as part of a ...

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Question: I’ve been hearing a lot about mindfulness meditation lately and how it can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being. But I’m a bit skeptical and don’t really understand how sitting ...

Loneliness can promote or worsen serious mental and physical health problems, such as inflammation and depression. Many seniors report feeling lonely, and a new research study looks at using ...

Kate Sheridan is a science writer. She's previously written for STAT, Hakai Magazine, the Montreal Gazette, and other digital and print outlets. Before arriving in New York City, she lived in Montreal ...

Mindfulness meditation proponents often tout it as a way to create a more compassionate society. But that claim seems a bit dubious upon first glance. After all, meditation is an internal ...

Mindfulness is an awareness of one’s state of mind, physical self and their surroundings. "Mindfulness can help people avoid destructive or automatic habits and responses by learning to observe their ...