Is mindfulness actually good for you?

This blog has tried to focus on the science behind the claims of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation.  But as in any scientific area, it is important to occasionally step back and ask questions about the research.  This is still a fairly new area of research, but it is growing rapidly.  This article from ABC looks at some of the research and asks the question “Is mindfulness actually good for you?”  It’s a good read.