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Body-focused mind-wandering associated with better mental health outcomes, finds new study

Body-focused mind wandering associated with better mental health outcomes, finds new study
Distinct brain connectivity pattern associated with mind-wandering that is grounded in bodily sensations and feelings. Credit: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2026). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2520822123

Most of us have experienced that when our body is still and resting, the mind doesn’t stop. Instead, it takes off on its own journey of generating thoughts about our past, our plans, and the people around us, a process known as mind-wandering. While researchers have learned a lot about these kinds of thoughts, there aren’t many studies that explore how often our attention turns inward, toward sensations in our bodies, such as our breathing, heartbeat, or physical feelings.

This lesser-known side of our inner experience, called body-wandering, is what a recent study by a br...

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