When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

When you feel powerless against a craving or addiction, mindful observation is an effective tool to stop the urge in its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights different research projects and topics being explored at Penn State. The ...

If you’ve ever thought meditation was something that should be reserved for hippies and monks only, you’re not alone. Many people think mindfulness is a little too “out there” and doesn’t have much ...

In the past, going to work meant slaving away for hours at a time without taking a moment for yourself. And, more often than not, it felt like you were trading meaningful life moments for tedious work ...

As I pointed out recently, mindfulness practice has entered the mainstream of Western culture to such an extent that 2014 was proclaimed as “The Year of Mindfulness” by the New Republic, and futurists ...

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our CNN Wellness five-part series on adolescence – a tough time under any circumstances. As our children head back to school this fall, learn more about helping your tweens ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. iStock/PeopleImagesiStock/PeopleImages While it’s true that the wellness world has stressed ...