Meditation

A study in Germany involving primary school children found that short daily breathing exercises in classrooms may improve peer relationships and girls' prosocial behavior. However, these effects diminished five months post-intervention.

Scientists have found that coherent breathing may not be more effective than a placebo in reducing stress or improving mental health. The findings, emerging from one of the largest and most robustly controlled trials in this area, suggest that the...

New research published in PLOS One suggests that meditation may enhance certain aspects of psychological well-being in older adults. The study, which is the longest randomized meditation trial to date, suggests that specific meditation practices can improve awareness and insight,...

A recent study provides initial evidence that mindfulness meditation could reduce problematic pornography use among young adults. This intriguing finding opens a new avenue for addressing a growing concern in the digital age. The study was published in the journal...

A study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that a neuro-meditation program could improve cognitive function in Long COVID patients. Despite promising results, the absence of a traditional meditation group and short follow-up duration highlighted...

A recent study from the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement reveals that individuals who practice mindfulness meditation demonstrate improved attentional control and are less impacted by emotional distractions, particularly positive ones, compared to non-meditators. The research, conducted by IIT Bombay, suggests...

A study examined the effect of 30-minute guided meditations focused on enhancing mindfulness and self-compassion on symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns in Spain. The results demonstrated that the meditations reduced symptoms of emotional distress,...

Traditional Buddhist meditation practices reduce attention towards external stimuli, as found in a study involving 115 monk-practitioners from Indian monasteries, with EEG recordings showing a decreased response to unexpected sounds during deep meditation. The research was published in the International...

Two studies on South Koreans compared changes in existential isolation and compassion for others between Koreans who practiced Buddhist (Zen) meditation and those who went on a summer vacation of equal length. Results showed that existential isolation decreased in the...

Newly published research in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships suggests that being mindful in a romantic relationship can lead to fewer and less intense conflicts, largely by reducing feelings of loneliness and negative attributions. Interestingly, the study found...

A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology explores the potential positive impact of mindfulness meditation and psychedelic use on leadership development among business managers. The research highlights how both practices contribute to enhanced well-being, awareness, creativity, and interpersonal attitudes.

Mindfulness-Based Programs result in small to moderate reductions in psychological distress in adults, lasting up to six months, according to a study published in Nature Mental Health. Surprisingly, individual factors, such as age, gender, and education, did not significantly influence...

A new online experiment in the United Kingdom found that a brief mindfulness training (lasting 2 weeks, 15 minutes a day) can make individuals less likely to avoid information that may cause worry or regret. In this way, individuals can...

New research published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that a short mindfulness meditation session can improve motor control and selective attention in both novices and experienced meditators. The study found that even a 15-minute session of mindfulness meditation enhanced intentional...

In new research published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, scientists observed higher frontal theta power in the brains of athletes during both mindfulness and relaxation inductions, suggesting that attention control may be associated with the decreased anxiety and negative...