Humans have less attention span than goldfish! A number of sites, including Time.com, reported a few years ago that we were only able to hold our attention for 8 seconds, compared with 9 seconds for a ...

By measuring the magnetic fields of the brain, researchers found that different contemplative practices uniquely change how ...

“How you react to the world tells you more about yourself than it tells you about the world.” That’s Carmine Anastasio, an adjunct philosophy professor at the University of Dayton, and former adjunct ...

The idea that meditation is good for you is certainly not new, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly why meditating so reliably improves mental and physical health. One old theory is ...

Using advanced brain scanning technology, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham (MGB), have revealed insights into what happens ...

In today’s fast-paced and constantly connected society, maintaining focus and concentration has become increasingly difficult ...

Larson DiFiori, a visiting assistant professor of religious studies and associate director of undergraduate studies for ...

Why meditate? Outside of religious contexts, the most common reason is stress management. But as these latest research findings demonstrate, meditation is much more than just a relaxation technique.

Ever find yourself staring at a screen, wondering where the last hour went, only to realize you’ve been lost in a sea of distractions? In our hyper-connected world, maintaining focus can feel like an ...

We often think of meditation as something that can help us feel better. But did you know it can also help us to be better? While there are many forms of meditation, and not all of them may help us ...