Whether one is remaining alert (mindfulness), focusing on a single thought or phrase (mantra), or mentally exploring ones inner world (visualization), all are one form of concentration or another.

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 ...

Mental health challenges among college students are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide, with many existing interventions struggling to maintain engagement and provide effective environmental ...

Practising mindfulness meditation for ten minutes a day improves concentration and the ability to keep information active in one’s mind, a function known as “working memory”. The brain achieves this ...

Mindfulness techniques come from the Buddhist tradition, where the practitioner pays attention to the ongoing flux of experience, simply observing what happens. iSTOCK/COX Dancing Divas jazz up ...

We've all fantasized, usually under extreme deadline pressure, about working with huge focus on one particular task for hours without ever getting distracted. Unfortunately, our brains aren't geared ...

March Mindfulness is Mashable's series that examines the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in the time of coronavirus, March doesn't have to be madness. Swirling synth ...

Meditation has long been used to promote calm and relaxation, cope with stress and illness, and manage anxiety and depression. As its list of positive effects grows, so too has the percent of adults ...