Information is Beautiful explains meditation and mindfulness, including practices and what research says about effects on the body and brain.

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About IIB Mindfulness

This Information is Beautiful page explains meditation and mindfulness, including how to practice, the different types, and the difference between the two terms. It presents what scientific research reports about effects on the body and brain in a graphic and datasheet compiled from many sources and over 75 studies, with the underlying data available to view.

Key features

  • Explains how to practice meditation and mindfulness
  • Describes different types of meditation
  • Compares meditation versus mindfulness
  • Summarizes research on body and brain effects
  • Visual graphic compiling evidence from 75+ studies
  • Viewable datasheet with additional detail
Best for: People who want an overview of meditation practices and what research reports about effects.
Good for
  • Compiles evidence from over 75 scientific studies
  • Provides underlying data for more detail
  • Covers definitions, practices, types, and reported effects together

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English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Meditation and mindfulness practices, types, differences between the terms, and research on effects on the body and brain.
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