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Mindfulness Neuroscience

Meaning

Mindfulness Neuroscience is the interdisciplinary field that rigorously investigates the neural mechanisms and measurable physiological effects associated with the practice of mindfulness, defined as non-judgmental attention to the present moment. This science utilizes advanced neuroimaging techniques, such as functional MRI and EEG, to map the structural and functional brain changes induced by sustained mindfulness practice. The clinical focus is on understanding precisely how this practice alters brain activity to systematically improve emotional regulation, sustained attention, and metacognitive self-awareness.