Though most people have an understanding of what meditation is and some of its health benefits, one type of meditation called mindfulness meditation remains a mystery to many. Mindfulness is an ...

Mindfulness treatment that includes meditation, stretching, and emotional acceptance can help lower symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new research suggests. A small pilot study of ...

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Recent survey found more Americans are meditating - and that's a good thing, experts say. Meditation is known to reduce blood pressure as well as symptoms of irritable bowel ...

Constant thoughts, anxious scenarios, and endless internal dialogue are a common part of everyday life for many people, often preventing us from truly relaxing and focusing on the present moment. In ...

While mindfulness seems to be a buzz word these days, many people still disregard it without a second glance. They assume it's a tool meant only for the most dedicated of students or, lets be real, ...

Orange. Yellow. Red. Green. I perched on a bench, following the leaves as they spiraled away from a young tree in the yard. As a person who is naturally anxious, watching the leaves fall in the autumn ...

Here are six short mindfulness exercises you can incorporate into your day if you're not keen on formal meditation. You'll also find many more quick, practical strategies like these in my book, The ...

There are days when the mind feels like it’s stuck in endless traffic—stressful thoughts coming from every direction, leaving us restless and scattered. That’s when mindfulness steps in. Mindfulness ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Somatic exercises help you become more aware of your mind and body, which ...

Roman Krznaric, a social philosopher in the United Kingdom, is the author most recently of Carpe Diem: Seizing the Day in a Distracted World. Breathe. Be in the moment. Live in the here and now. Those ...