Mindfulness meditation is often seen as an austere practice (possibly because of all those monks getting up at 4 am and meditating before breakfast). While simplicity has its place, it also pays to ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. I’m taking part in a chocolate meditation. By this I don’t mean I’ve lit some joss sticks and am working my way ...

For those of us who have a tough time silencing our monkey minds, meditation is the pill that we are often offered. Ironically, how does one put restlessness to rest if it’s difficult to stay still ...

Last March, my column focused on making the effort to enjoy what you eat. Sometimes it is easier to say that than to do it, and even I need to take the time to absorb my plate and my surroundings. I ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Looking to cut cravings? A recent study suggests the key may be attaining a sense of detachment from them through a form of meditation with roots in Buddhism. Practicing ...

Buddhist mediation could be the key to cutting chocolate cravings, new research has revealed. A study found that achieving 'a sense of detachment' through mindfulness mediation can reduce cravings.

Mindfulness meditation is often seen as an austere practice (possibly because of all those monks getting up at 4 am and meditating before breakfast). While simplicity has its place, it also pays to ...

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