Schoolteachers who underwent a short but intensive program of meditation were less depressed, anxious or stressed – and more compassionate and aware of others' feelings, according to a UCSF-led study ...

Schoolteachers who underwent a short but intensive program of meditation were less depressed, anxious or stressed -- and more compassionate and aware of others' feelings. The novel project blended ...

One of the most well-known benefits of meditation is its ability to reduce stress. Morning sessions can set a positive tone ...

Meditation may produce lasting improvements in the area of the brain responsible for processing emotions, new research suggests. A cohort study of 51 adults showed, through the use of imaging scans, ...

Five-minute mindfulness practices helped students in our Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work course feel more ...

The Rev. Harvey Daiho Hilbert's journey into the practice of meditation began after he was shot in the head in combat in Vietnam in 1966. While the 19-year-old survived his injury, an accident during ...

Social-emotional learning, including meditation, yoga, and mindfulness breaks are becoming more commonplace in schools across the country. Reports have found these initiatives are even more beneficial ...

Meditation can help tame your emotions even if you're not a mindful person, suggests a new study. Psychology researchers recorded the brain activity of people looking at disturbing pictures ...

Of all the reasons people have for trying meditation, being less emotionally reactive is usually pretty high up. “Being mindful,” or “being zen,” is synonymous these days with rolling with the punches ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regardless of location or language, people need emotional health tools available on their devices, anytime, anywhere. According to the World Health Organization, more than ...

Meditation is enjoying a period of unprecedented popularity in the U.S. Although there is written evidence of meditation practices dating back to at least 1500 B.C., with a multiplicity of distinct ...