December 21 has been designated World Meditation Day by the United Nations. The practice can change not only our bodies, but ...

People have used meditation to soothe anxious thoughts for thousands of years, and research shows it’s a promising treatment for those with anxiety. Roughly 19% of U.S. adults live with an anxiety ...

Share on Pinterest Yoga is a form of meditation that can help gut health. Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy Researchers who studied Tibetan monks report that regularly scheduled deep meditation can ...

In today’s fast-paced world, where the demands of work, relationships, and personal goals often leave little room for mental ...

In a time when traumatic events such as pandemics, shootings and loss seem never-ending, mindfulness can be a tool for feeling capable during periods of uncertainty. “Mindfulness is a collection of ...

Meditation and mindfulness may help people to be more aware of their eating behaviors and motivations. Some research suggests that adding meditation to a weight loss strategy may be more effective ...

In an era where mindfulness apps dominate smartphones and meditation studios populate urban corners, a new groundbreaking international study suggests that the ancient Catholic prayer practice of ...

New study found Tibetan monks who meditate regularly have a better gut microbiome than people who don’t meditate. This isn’t the first study to link meditation to good gut health. Experts say it can’t ...

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