A new study found that patients who took medication and patients who completed a course in mindfulness-based stress reduction saw the same decrease in anxiety Practicing meditation could be just as ...

According to a recently published study, meditation and practicing mindfulness can be as effective in treating anxiety as taking medication. JAMA Psychiatry found in research published on Nov. 9 that ...

A new study provides solid evidence that meditation is as effective as daily medication for those suffering from anxiety disorders. And meditation comes without the risk of side effects. There are ...

One of the most interesting things about mindfulness meditation is how its benefits seep beyond our brains and into our bodies. So not only does it help decrease stress and improve focus, but it can ...

Meditation can improve the well-being of older adults, according to findings published in PLOS ONE on Friday. A study on an 18-month meditation program was the longest randomized trial ever on ...

Mindfulness is more than good for the soul. According to a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, it can also help prevent those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) from ...

Perfectionism can have its benefits–motivation and setting high standards for your work-life–but it can also have negative side effects, like heightened levels of stress and anxiety. Even worse, ...

A new study finds that meditation strongly stimulates parts of the brain that help with memory and emotion processing, which in turn lowers stress. A team of researchers from the Norwegian University ...

(CNN) -- Regular meditation has been touted as a stress reducer for years, but a recent study says practitioners benefit from a brain boost as well. CNN anchor Fredericka Whitfield spoke with Sara ...

Scientists have spent 14 years scanning the brain of a buddhist monk. Their findings suggest daily meditation could help protect the brain from aging. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche was born in Nubri, a ...

A new study illuminates the meditating brain, showing benefits with experience. Nov. 22, 2011— -- Sharon Salzberg said her mind might be very different if it weren't for meditation, and new ...