February 1, 2024
In this Q&A with UC San Diego Today, author and research scientist Arnaud Delorme shares insight into why mind wandering might be considered a good thing, how it can be helpful for boosting creativity and more.
May 21, 2020
…second was remapping my mind to let go of extreme pain that seemed to come from a body part that was no longer physically there. Luckily for me, the authority on the topic of phantom pain happened to be a UC San Diego faculty member, V.S. Ramachandran.” Pioneering method, neuroplasticity…
January 20, 2012
Rick Hanson, PhD, author of the book Buddha’s Brain and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, will present his lecture “Taking in the Good: Helping Children Build Inner Strength and Happiness” at the UC San Diego Medical Center Auditorium on Friday, February 3.
March 22, 2022
A UC San Diego pilot study on parents of mass shooting victims finds that eight weeks of mindfulness training is effective in reducing trauma, depression, stress and grief caused by gun violence.
April 3, 2015
What is it about yoga that makes it such a healthful practice? Is it adding mindfulness to movement that does a body good, or adding movement to mindfulness?
May 16, 2023
InnerScience Research Fund has committed to provide up to $10 million to the University of California San Diego over the next five years to support research on how meditation may impede the progression of serious terminal and chronic illnesses that affect millions of people each year.
October 15, 2024
What if you could take just seven minutes to release yourself from work to relax and recharge? Bright Breaks is a free online wellness program that offers hundreds of live and on-demand seven-minute sessions to support faculty and staff throughout their work week.
November 4, 2024
“Breathe with Me,” a public art and mindfulness project at UC San Diego by renowned artist Jeppe Hein, invited participants to use art as a tool to improve mindfulness and connection.
October 4, 2024
The Stuart Collection at the University of California San Diego will host “Breathe with Me,” a multi-day public art and breathing project that focuses on mental health, mindfulness, and community October 24-26, 2024.
September 16, 2022
A UC San Diego study identifies neural mechanisms contributing to poorer cognition in aging adults; results may inspire new clinical interventions
