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.

A study published in the journal Mindfulness has found that practicing a brief session of breath-watching meditation can ...

A landmark study recently published in the Nature Portfolio journal Scientific Reports reveals that cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging.

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A new study from Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science reveals that regular meditation will not only help you feel more peaceful, but could also increase ...

A new brain imaging study published in The Journal of Neuroscience suggests that years of bird identification practice may be ...