In this column, clinical scientist David M. Fresco discusses how neuroscience research helps inform ways to regulate emotions and relieve distress.

In this article, mindfulness meditation and its application in the form of Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBIs) is discussed with supporting evidence from neuroimaging.

In this study conducted by Sara Lazar and colleagues at Harvard Medical School, they found that participants who engaged in an eight-week mindfulness meditation program had increased gray matter density in the hippocampus (associated with learning and memory), prefrontal cortex (involved in executive functions), and other brain regions compared to a control group.

The study conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto investigates the neural correlates of mindfulness meditation by comparing brain activity during mindfulness meditation and non-meditative states.

In this study, researchers investigated if mindfulness meditation affects pro-social behavior. They found that mindfulness meditation reduces anxiety, depression, and stress while improving emotion regulation.

In this study by Dr. Yi-Yuan Tang, Dr. Britta K. Hölzel, and Dr. Michael I. Posner - prominent researchers in the field of mindfulness and neuroscience, a comprehensive review of the neuroscience of mindfulness meditation is provided. It discusses the neural processes involved in mindfulness practice and how it impacts attention, self-awareness, emotion regulation, and cognitive control.

The article offers insights into the neurobiological mechanisms underlying mindfulness and its potential clinical applications. It explores how mindfulness practices impact the brain and promote emotion regulation.

This article discusses how mindfulness meditation affects brain structure and function, and its potential to promote resilience and prevent the onset of mental health issues. Itprovides a concise overview of the neuroscience perspective on mindfulness meditation as a proactive strategy for well-being and prevention.

Conducts research on the intersection of contemplative practices, neuroscience and psychology.

Conducts scientific research on mindfulness and meditation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.