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Well-Being in Adults
Study Reveals Gene Expression Changes with Meditation
December 4, 2013
New research suggests mindfulness meditation may alter how genes are expressed in the body
Research Findings
Having a Purpose in Life May Be Protective Against Exposure to Life’s Unpleasantness
November 15, 2013
Finding meaning from life’s experiences may play a role in our ability to regulate our emotions, research suggests
Well-Being in Children
Local Middle School Students Invited To Participate in Research Study Involving Video Games
September 30, 2013
Can we teach positive qualities of mind through video games?
Funding Announcements
Grant Supports Investigations into Mechanisms of Meditation, Impacts on Health and Well-Being
September 25, 2013
A new grant will support initiatives to help determine whether meditation produces long-lasting changes in the brain
Neuroscience
Studies to Shed Light on How Early Experience Impacts Brain Development to Illuminate the Arc of Mental Illness
September 11, 2013
Researchers look at how early experience impacts the development and function of the human brain
Research Findings
Study Shows Mindfulness Training can Help Reduce Teacher Stress and Burnout
August 28, 2013
Teachers who practice mindfulness may be better able to reduce their own levels of stress and prevent burnout