Science has proven the benefits of meditation for mental, physical, and emotional health. Here's what you need to know.

Internet users often claim that Vipassana can “rewire the brain,” making a person calmer, more focused, or even fundamentally ...

A new study has found that a certain kind of meditation could reverse brain aging by an average of almost six years, while also potentially reducing risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. Referring to ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American As you read this, wiggle your toes. Feel the ...

There are moments when the world seems to fall away: the hush of a forest after rain, the sweep of a symphony, the infinite sprawl of stars overhead. Poets call it awe. Mystics call it transcendence.

From strengthening the prefrontal cortex (your brain's decision-making center) to improving sleep and relationships, ...

Interaxon, the company best known for its “brain sensing” headband Muse that helps wearers meditate, released the second generation of the device this morning. The latest product, called Muse 2, is ...

Inside Swarovski’s luminous new exhibition, science meets cinema to reveal how light, nostalgia, and artistry affect the ...