Just a Little Mindfulness Can Ease Pain and Negativity

There is something profound in the ability to be present without judging our thoughts or circumstances. Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock

Just a brief introduction to mindfulness helps people deal with physical pain and negative emotions, according to a new study.

The effect of mindfulness was so pronounced, they found, that even when participants experienced high heat on their forearm, their brain responded as if it were a normal temperature.