Humans have less attention span than goldfish! A number of sites, including Time.com, reported a few years ago that we were only able to hold our attention for 8 seconds, compared with 9 seconds for a ...

“How you react to the world tells you more about yourself than it tells you about the world.” That’s Carmine Anastasio, an adjunct philosophy professor at the University of Dayton, and former adjunct ...

Larson DiFiori, a visiting assistant professor of religious studies and associate director of undergraduate studies for contemplative studies, said the program’s small size allows for individualized ...

Using advanced brain scanning technology, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham (MGB), have revealed insights into what happens ...

The idea that meditation is good for you is certainly not new, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly why meditating so reliably improves mental and physical health. One old theory is ...

In today’s fast-paced and constantly connected society, maintaining focus and concentration has become increasingly difficult ...

Why meditate? Outside of religious contexts, the most common reason is stress management. But as these latest research findings demonstrate, meditation is much more than just a relaxation technique.

Daily meditation is no longer framed only as a path to calm, it is increasingly described in laboratories as a workout that reshapes the brain’s wiring. Imaging studies suggest that regular practice ...

Ever find yourself staring at a screen, wondering where the last hour went, only to realize you’ve been lost in a sea of distractions? In our hyper-connected world, maintaining focus can feel like an ...

A new article by journalist Deborah Kotz in U.S. World News and Report explores strategies for boosting willpower based on my Science of Willpower class at Stanford University. I was surprised and ...