[Last updated 13th August, 2018] The ancient practice of meditation – particularly mindfulness meditation – has recently surged in popularity. In fact, in the US about 8% of adults and 1.6% of children have tried it already. This is because the health benefits of mindfulness meditation are incredibly impressive… and supported by scientific studies. This article explores the health conditions and diseases it may help with. What is Mindfulness Meditation? Meditation is the ancient practice of connecting the body and mind to become more self-aware and present (1). There is a range of different meditation styles, but the most popular are: Most techniques emerged from a religious or spiritual context, but most now practice outside of these traditional settings. Mindfulness is a specific approach that can be used alone or with other meditation techniques. It’s most commonly defined as “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” … Continue reading Science Confirms: Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation Are Legit