Between busy schedules and the end of the school year, it can be difficult to slow down and take time for yourself ...

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.

In honor of mental health awareness month, Dora Kamau, lead mindfulness teacher at Headspace, joins TODAY to teach some best ...

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Living in the moment can help improve your mental health, gratitude levels and enhance life experiences with others. Some studies suggest mindfulness practices can help people manage stress, cope ...

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our CNN Wellness five-part series on adolescence – a tough time under any circumstances. As our children head back to school this fall, learn more about helping your tweens ...

When life feels uncertain, your mind often races—thinking about “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios. That’s a normal response to stress. But staying stuck in those thoughts can increase anxiety, ...

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

October 18, 2016 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Mindfulness is a powerful habit that can help you deal with big things, like sticking to your goals or defusing ...

Are you paying attention? Maybe not. We spend nearly half our waking lives with wandering minds, Harvard University scientists found over a decade ago. When you’re trying to get something done — such ...

This is the fifth post in a series on non-pharmacologic approaches for alcohol and drug abuse. Previous posts included a general overview of alternative and integrative treatments of substance abuse, ...