When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

A growing number of companies are finally moving past bowls of free snacks and coffee and are opting for brain health strategies that actually fit the chaos of modern work. Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a ...

It's no secret that the age-old practice of meditation has gained mass appeal. Meditative practices are no longer just for health gurus and Yogis, they are now embraced by politicians, celebrities, ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. The biggest myth about mindfulness is that it’s a luxury. Something you get around to once the emails are answered, the ...

Scientists discovered a brain circuit that allows us to regulate voluntary breathing, which connects the brain's emotional and behavioral cortical area to its automatic breathing brainstem area. The ...