Over the past decade, mindfulness meditation has been shown to improve a broad range of health and disease outcomes, such as slowing HIV progression and improving healthy aging. Yet, little is known ...

When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

You don’t need a fancy journal or a background in meditation to start being more mindful. What you do need is a little curiosity, a pen, and a few quiet minutes. Mindfulness journaling isn’t a trend ...

It's no secret that the age-old practice of meditation has gained mass appeal. Meditative practices are no longer just for health gurus and Yogis, they are now embraced by politicians, celebrities, ...

In the late 1970s, Jon Kabat-Zinn developed an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Although MBSR is still considered an effective technique for reducing stress, coping with ...

A growing number of companies are finally moving past bowls of free snacks and coffee and are opting for brain health strategies that actually fit the chaos of modern work. Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. The biggest myth about mindfulness is that it’s a luxury. Something you get around to once the emails are answered, the ...