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.

Mindfulness is the process of paying attention, in an open, nonjudgmental way, to your experience in the present moment. Dr Daniel J. Siegel, defines mindfulness as the process of developing an ...

In recent decades, mindfulness, defined as purposeful, nonjudgmental present moment awareness—essentially, not being distracted—has become a buzzword in neuroscience, psychology, and related mental ...

Life is full of choices, big and small. Some of those choices can set the tone for your financial stability, relationships, ...

MOORHEAD - When Heidi Brammer walked her dog, she'd focus on problems and other situations that made her anxious. "I would get so focused on what was going on in my mind," Brammer, of Moorhead, says. ...

Pain is a complex, multifaceted experience shaped by various factors beyond physical sensation, such as a person's mindset and their expectations of pain. The placebo effect, the tendency for a person ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American As you read this, wiggle your toes. Feel the ...

Mindfulness doesn't need hours of meditation—just small daily habits. Here are 9 simple exercises to shift your mind from ...

These brain scans show different neural signatures associated with pain response: the NAPS (left) is associated with the emotional experience of pain, the SIIPS-1 (center) is related to our ...

World Alzheimer's Day emphasizes the importance of brain health for a fulfilling life. Lifestyle choices significantly impact ...

Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and aware without judgment, and mindful eating is when one applies this state ...