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Cardiac arrest survivors who are more mindful, or aware of the present in a nonjudgmental way, reported fewer symptoms of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder than survivors who are less mindful, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Science Symposium (ReSS) 2021. Cardiac arrest, an abrupt loss of […]
As experts nationwide point to a mental health crisis among teens and young adults, a pilot program teaching mindfulness and coping techniques to students at the University of Washington has helped lower stress and improve emotional well-being. New studies by the psychology researchers who created the program find that the strategies, offered first in residence […]
Now that 2021 is here, many are looking for new ways to manage stress. Although mindfulness and meditation are not new—there is evidence suggesting that humans have been practicing meditation for more than 5,000 years – many are turning to these techniques to improve overall well-being. Mindfulness is a technique that involves paying attention to […]
Researchers at Colorado State University have found that teens who practice mindfulness techniques show fewer signs of stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic than those who do not. Although the impacts of COVID-19 vary among individuals and families and are not yet fully understood, past research shows that stressful life experiences can damage mental health, […]
As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to grow and ripple into every area of life, we are all having to cope with the stress. From legitimate fears for vulnerable loved ones, to uncertainty about job security and finances. Even popping to the supermarket has become an anxiety-fuelled nightmare. But we are in this […]
Workplace wellness is expanding beyond annual blood pressure checks to include the benefits of meditation, yoga and other exercises designed to manage stress and center the mind. But do such practices, known as mindfulness, really work? New research from Wharton management professor Lindsey Cameron finds that including just a few minutes of mindfulness in each […]
Mothers with opioid use disorder face many challenges as they work towards a more stable life for themselves and their children, depression not least among them. But medical interventions for depression can interfere with treatments for opioid addiction. New research from Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) shows that participation in a mindfulness-based parenting […]
When you’re about to chow down on some sweet potato fries it’s easy to focus on how dang delicious they’re going to be, but a new study has found that honing in on their healthy attributes instead, could help you cut calories and nail portion control. In the experiment, researchers from the University of Tübingen […]
It creeps up on you when you least expect it: the racing heart, strained breathing, full-body shakes and dreaded cold sweat. Yup, anxiety attacks can be seriously terrifying – no matter whether it’s a medical condition, a lost job, a bad break up or simply stress that’s to blame. The good news? There are a […]
Imagine if all you had to do in order to banish health complaints was to lie back and listen. Sounds, amazing, right? Well, it’s not as unrealistic as you’d think. Despite decades of scientific and anecdotal evidence for hypnosis’ ability to help with everything from quitting smoking to conquering phobias, it’s still thought of as […]