Mindfulness Center

A growing wave of intentionality is reshaping our happy hours and weekend rituals—without the hangover. For Brown researchers, this shift reflects a growing body of evidence that drinking alcohol, even in moderation, comes with serious health risks.

Many physicians live with significant anxiety — now more than ever — but a new study from Brown researchers suggests that app-based mindfulness training can help.

Dr. Jud Brewer, director of research and innovation at Brown’s Mindfulness Center, explains how practicing mindfulness can curb the spread of coronavirus anxiety in individuals’ personal lives and social circles.

Some research study participants, for whom the app was most effective, showed decreased brain reactivity to smoking images.