Daily Digital Mindfulness: Lessons From UCSF
Daily digital mindfulness showed stress and work-related benefits in a UCSF employee trial, but results need careful, health-aware reading.
Jonas Rivers
Can Mindfulness During Pregnancy Change a Baby’s Stress Response? New UCSF Study Finds Clues
A new report from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is drawing attention to a question that goes beyond whether mindfulness helps pregnant women feel less stressed: could reducing maternal stress during pregnancy also…
Mindfulness Help You Catch Your Mind Wandering? New Research Tracks What Happens in the Heart and Eyes
Mindfulness meditation is often described as a way to stay focused on the present moment. But new research suggests that one of its more interesting effects may happen after attention has already wandered: becoming aware…
Mindfulness Practices and Depression Symptoms
Brown University research suggests mindfulness practices were linked with fewer depression symptoms, with cautious notes for real-world use.
Daily Mindfulness Practices: HHS Claim Check
Daily mindfulness practices are linked to well-being, but current research does not show a new HHS campaign devoted to them.
community mindfulness workshops Across the U.S.
Community mindfulness workshops may support emotional resilience, but evidence varies. Learn what research suggests and what to ask a clinician.
Brief Mindfulness May Change the Body’s Stress Response, New Research Suggests
A few minutes of mindfulness may do more than create a temporary feeling of calm. New research published in Physiology & Behavior on August 1, 2026, suggests that a brief mindfulness-based intervention can influence several…
Morning Meditation Is Becoming a Daily Habit: Why UCLA Continues Expanding Free Mindfulness Sessions
Morning routines have become an important focus in modern wellness, with researchers increasingly recognizing that the first hour of the day can influence attention, emotional regulation, and stress resilience. While many people once associated meditation…
Can Letting Go of Your Self-Image Improve Mental Health? New Meditation Research Explores the Idea
The concept of “letting go of the self” has long been associated with meditation traditions, particularly within Buddhist philosophy. For centuries, practitioners have described moments during meditation when the constant internal narrative becomes quieter, allowing…
Can Meditation Apps Really Reduce Stress? What New Research Says About Digital Mindfulness
Meditation has never been more accessible. With just a smartphone and a few spare minutes, millions of people can follow guided breathing exercises, mindfulness sessions, sleep meditations, and stress-relief programs from virtually anywhere. The rapid…