Daily meditation is no longer framed only as a path to calm, it is increasingly described in laboratories as a workout that reshapes the brain’s wiring. Imaging studies suggest that regular practice ...

Sit comfortably and pay attention to your breath as you inhale and exhale. When thoughts drift into your mind, just ignore ...

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 ...

These days, meditation is all the rage. John Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. popularized meditation with his course on “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MSBR)” developed in 1979. He adapted various schools of ...

Not sure if meditation is helping? Experts say simple signs like calmer breathing, better focus, and lower stress can show ...

Our brains hum with electricity. Tiny pulses fire when we are awake, when we concentrate and when we sleep. But what happens when we do something deceptively simple — when we sit in stillness and ...

It's no secret that meditation can have powerful effects on the mind and body. What is somewhat surprising is the new evidence accumulating in favor of the idea that even brief bouts of meditative ...

As the new year approaches, many individuals set their intentions for various goals, from eating healthier to starting a new business or improving finances. Achieving these goals requires a solid plan ...