Dr. Philippe Goldin, clinical pyschologist and neuroscientist at Department of Psychology, Stanford University, discusses the science of mindfulness meditation, at the 11/27/2007 "Down to a Science Cafe" talk. Dr. Goldin discussed his findings in the field of Mindfulness such as how meditation affects neurological systems.

Scientists have begun to bring their attention to meditation for its affects in re-wiring the brain. This area of research has been named Mindfulness. From the positive results of Mindfulness study, many therapists have begun to use meditation as a treatment for patients with mild anxiety and depressive tendencies. This practice of bringing one’s attention to the present has been said to provide tremendous well-being and emotional balance.