The benefits of mental concentration exercises – ranging from stress reduction to cardiovascular health – are widely recognized. Research suggests that mindfulness practices can reduce inflammation ...

Engaging in a long-term meditation practice could significantly alleviate stress and slow down aging, suggests a new study published in the journal Biomolecules. Researchers from Maharishi ...

The Oxford Handbook of Meditation is the most comprehensive volume on meditation today, written by leading world experts. It is planned for publication on December 21, 2021. In the chapter Meditation ...

Meditation that focuses on the self may lead us to ignore others. A new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology uncovers an unusual side effect of mindfulness meditation: a ...