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.

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 ...

Mindfulness is an idea that’s been around for thousands of years, originally emerging from Buddhist traditions. In modern times, researchers are doing interesting studies showing that mindfulness ...

You don’t need a fancy journal or a background in meditation to start being more mindful. What you do need is a little curiosity, a pen, and a few quiet minutes. Mindfulness journaling isn’t a trend ...

Want to build a better brain? Ramp up your spiritual practice, says Andrew Newberg, a neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania. Meditation and prayer can improve your physical, intellectual, ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. The biggest myth about mindfulness is that it’s a luxury. Something you get around to once the emails are answered, the ...