Mindfulness may be a window into brain health in early Alzheimer’s risk
Dispositional mindfulness is lower in people with mild cognitive impairment compared to those with subjective concerns, and brain imaging points to emotion-related connectivity differences that may reflect early neurodegenerative processes.
Breathing exercises reduce test anxiety in middle school students
Breathing exercises may help students stay calm under pressure. A study in Türkiye found reduced test anxiety among eighth-graders who practiced structured breathwork ahead of a major national exam.
Why narcissists overuse social media—and how mindfulness can help
People with narcissistic traits often struggle with compulsive social media use, but why? A new study points to fear of missing out as a key factor—while also showing that mindfulness may help break the cycle.
Mindfulness training may help with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, study finds
An 8‑week mindfulness training reduced IBS symptoms, anxiety, depression, and visceral sensitivity in adult women compared to a social support group, with benefits lasting up to 12 months, though self‑reported measures may have been influenced by expectations.
Being less observant of thoughts linked to more sex partners in women with mood swings
Could mindfulness influence sexual behavior? For women with dramatic mood shifts, a lack of self-awareness is associated with a greater number of sexual partners, new research indicates.
Scientists discover a fascinating fact about the brains of meditators
How does mindfulness meditation reshape the resting mind? New research explores how experienced meditators' brain activity differs from non-meditators.
Mindfulness meditation reduces gaming addiction by reshaping brain connections
Recent research found that mindfulness meditation reduces gaming cravings by improving brain connections related to self-control and reward processing, while also lowering sensitivity to gaming cues and stabilizing neurotransmitter activity linked to addiction.
Neuroscience research shows how mindfulness meditation fosters a unique state of relaxed alertness
Recent research found that mindfulness meditation creates a unique state of relaxed alertness, marked by specific brainwave changes linked to focus and awareness, distinct from simple relaxation, and unrelated to changes in physiological arousal.
Mindful-gratitude practices reduce prejudice, studies find
A six-week mindful-gratitude practice via a mobile app reduced prejudice and weakened its link with collective narcissism.
Ghosting and stress emerge as predictors of maladaptive daydreaming and narcissism
A recent study found that ghosting and stress are linked to maladaptive daydreaming and vulnerable narcissism, with mindfulness reducing, and rumination amplifying, these effects.
Body scan meditation reduces food cravings in individuals prone to emotional eating
A 16-minute body scan meditation reduced negative emotions and food cravings in emotional eaters, independent of psychological traits. This suggests mindfulness techniques may effectively manage cravings and emotions, potentially benefiting emotional eating interventions.
Excessive news consumption predicts increased political hostility
Researchers found that higher levels of problematic news consumption are associated with greater political hostility, including aggressive behaviors like online arguments. But heightened mindfulness appears to have a protective effect.
Just 10 minutes of mindfulness per day enhances mental health and motivates healthier habits
A study found that just 10 minutes of daily mindfulness via a free app can improve mental well-being, reduce depression and anxiety, and motivate healthier lifestyle habits, with benefits lasting beyond the initial 30-day practice period.
Increased masculinity linked to reduced distress in gay men via heightened mindfulness
A new study has found that more masculine gay men tend to be more mindful, which is associated with lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Mindfulness enhances romantic relationships through need fulfillment, study suggests
New findings suggest that mindfulness and self-compassion enhance relationship and sexual satisfaction in midlife marriages through fulfilling the basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
