A two-week mindfulness program may change how young adults with childhood trauma histories experience everyday stress, according to a randomized controlled trial published October 28, 2026. The research, led by Emily K. Lindsay, Carissa A.…
An online mindfulness program developed by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder reduced the risk of depression relapse among pregnant women with a history of recurrent depression, according to a large randomized clinical trial…
Meditation is often presented as a practice of sitting quietly, following the breath, and returning attention to the present moment. For people living with trauma-related symptoms, however, focusing on internal sensations can be difficult. Breathing,…
Researchers at the University of Southern California are launching a new clinical trial examining whether eight weeks of mindfulness training can help people with depression sustain the potential benefits of psilocybin therapy. Announced by USC…
Researchers affiliated with the University of Florida and Florida State University are examining whether a structured breathing practice combined with mindfulness and relaxation could become a useful option for adults living with chronic low back…
Researchers at the University of Southern California are launching a new clinical trial that will test whether mindfulness training can strengthen and extend the potential effects of psilocybin therapy for people with depression. The study,…
A randomized Stanford-affiliated study of 299 adults who had not been regular meditation practitioners found that practicing focused-attention meditation for at least 10 minutes a day for eight weeks was associated with reductions in anxiety…
A new U.S. analysis involving 90,041 adults is examining whether meditation practice is associated with long-term mortality. The study, posted as a medRxiv preprint on September 20, 2026, combined four cohorts from the National Health…
Physicians work in an environment where high-stakes decisions, long hours, clinical uncertainty and administrative demands can accumulate into persistent stress. A new study from UCLA is testing whether a six-week meditation program focused on positive…
A new study from UC San Diego School of Medicine suggests that chronic low back pain may involve the brain’s sense of self in a way that differs from ordinary acute pain. Researchers found that…
