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Mindfulness and Meditation Need More Rigorous Study, Less Hype
The spread of mindfulness and meditation as wellness tools outpaces scientific evidence, a team of researchers concludes.
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What is mindfulness? Nobody really knows, and that’s a problem
The Conversation: You’ve probably heard of mindfulness. These days, it’s everywhere, like many ideas and practices drawn from Buddhist texts that have become part of mainstream Western culture. But a review published today in the
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ADHD May Stop Thoughts in Their Tracks
While any child can become distracted in this way, a study found that the minds of children with untreated ADHD were more likely to simply go blank.
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Mindfulness would be good for you. If it weren’t so selfish.
The Washington Post: We may live in a culture of distraction, but mindfulness has captured our attention. Books on the practice are numerous, including guides to “A Mindful Pregnancy,” “Mindful Parenting,” “Mindful Politics,” “The Mindful
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What Are Everyday Daydreamers Like?
Scientific American: “Before experimenting, isn’t it appropriate to know as exactly as possible on what one is going to experiment?” — Sartre Rarely do I read a scientific paper that overwhelms me with so much excitement, awe
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Why Mind Wandering Can Be So Miserable, According to Happiness Experts
Smithsonian: For you, it could be the drive home on the freeway in stop-and-go traffic, a run without headphones or the time it takes to brush your teeth. It’s the place where you’re completely alone
