In our era of 24-hour digital distraction, the art paying attention is increasingly difficult. But for many, meditation can …
mindfulness
When Meditation Helps Mental Illness — And When It Hinders
It can help smokers as they quit, but meditation may not have the same benefits for some mental illnesses as it does for addictions.
Q&A: Jon Kabat-Zinn Talks About Bringing Mindfulness Meditation to Medicine
Meditation isn’t just for hippies any more. And it’s not all about saying ommmm
More Americans Are Praying About Their Health
More Americans are praying about health issues — both for themselves and for the health of others — according to a new study [PDF] published in the journal Psychology of Religion and Spirituality.
Explaining Why Meditators May Live Longer
(Updated) The image of the ancient but youthful-looking sage meditating on a mountaintop might be closer to reality than you think, according to a new study that found that after a three-month stay at a meditation retreat, people …
Is a Wandering Mind an Unhappy One?
When your teacher told you to stop daydreaming and pay attention, she might actually have helped improve your mood as well as your school performance — if the findings of a new study on mind wandering are anything to go by.