The science behind mindfulness

In previous columns I have written about what mindfulness is and how it can be beneficial in the workplace.  In this column I will explore the science behind mindfulness and how and why it works.    

Our Brains Can Change

Although research on mindfulness has been ongoing for the last 20 years, and the benefits to cognitive and physical health have been well-proven, an important breakthrough in neuroscience was the discovery of neuroplasticity — the fact that even adult brains can change and grow through the practice of focus and attention.  In other words, what we pay attention…