research

The thrill of curiosity can motivate us to learn—or it can send us hurtling into rabbit holes and habit loops. Dr. Judson Brewer breaks down what this inner drive has to do with shifting our most ingrained habits. Read more

Recurring depression is a challenge for many people. New research shows that a mindfulness-based therapy for depression may help with low mood, by explicitly focusing on self-compassion. Read more

What is the vagus nerve, and how does it connect to our breathing and emotions? Learn the science around this key messenger of the nervous system. Read more

The nuances of improving attention, the possibility of unwanted side effects from meditating, and more highlights from current mindfulness research. Read more

When it comes to mental health, our internal world may matter more than we think. Read more

A recent set of studies shows that while mindfulness may enhance self-awareness, it does not necessarily increase prosocial behavior. Read more

A recent study showed that we feel more self-compassion when we see that other people are imperfect, too. Read more

Life can make it difficult to check in on those we love and care about. Follow this compassion practice to become more aware of opportunities to extend compassion to others. Read more

Research from the Center for Healthy Minds is addressing the recent decline in well-being by proposing a training-based framework for “the cultivation of human flourishing.” Read more

The latest new research on mindfulness meditation. Read more