A major Nature review similarly describes meditation as a form of mental training tied to attention control, emotion ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover mental health, mindfulness and work-life integration. The practice of mindfulness and meditation has been around for ...

Meditation works on our brains sooner than previously thought. Micro-meditations can help to boost our attention and ...

Mediation not only relaxes the mind, but also restructures the brain to make it more efficient, focused, and less emotionally volatile, says Dr Thomas Paloschi.

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Millions worldwide practice mindfulness meditation, not just for their mental health but as a means to enhance their general well-being, reduce stress and be more productive at work. The past decade ...

During our Around Asia in 80 Days Week of Japan festivities, Asia Society Hong Kong Center members are in for a real treat! Amidst a turbulent and stressful beginning to this year like none other in ...

The morning of 9/11, I was on the rooftop of my building in Manhattan when someone ran up yelling that one of the towers had been hit. As we looked over to where the Twin Towers rose out of the sky, ...