Many people are choosing shorter meditation practices now because they feel more realistic for everyday life. A 15-minute routine feels manageable on busy days.

Sure, life will still throw challenges at you, but if you meditate, you will be better equipped to deal with them calmly and ...

The benefits of meditation are proven and many—and new research finds that the brain can be impacted in less than a minute.

Mindfulness meditation appeared to be similar to escitalopram (Lexapro) in reducing anxiety symptoms at 8 weeks based on several patient- and clinician-reported measures, a secondary analysis of a ...

Here’s another reason to hit the “pause” button and find your zen. A new study found that meditation influences key regions of your brain responsible for emotional regulation and memory, offering new ...

“Breathe.” It feels obvious, yet when we’re distraught and our bodies clench up, we sometimes forget the power of a deep, ...

Johns Hopkins clinical psychologist Neda Gould shares the science of mindfulness and the marvels it can bring to those of us ...

If finding time for meditation feels like a task to you, here’s a quick 5-minute routine that can help you pause without ...

NEW YORK — The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying ...

It’s normal to feel worried about certain things in your everyday life such as a job interview or an exam, but when that worry takes over, it’s time to take action. It’s easier said than done, I know, ...

Background: Relaxation training is a common treatment for anxiety problems. Lacking is a recent quantitative meta-analysis that enhances understanding of the variability and clinical significance of ...

Parenting in the hospital is stressful. Moms and dads naturally focus on their ill child, sometimes to the neglect of their own mental health. A Stanford Medicine team has found an effective way to ...