Research suggests mindfulness has myriad of benefits

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Dear Doctor: I’m looking for new ways to deal with all the stress I feel these days, and a friend keeps talking about something called “mindfulness.” What is that, exactly? Is there any proof that it actually works?

Dear Reader: We hear a hint of skepticism in your question, and we understand why it’s there. The word “mindfulness” sounds vague and a bit New Age-y, but the concepts b…