Category: Mind-body

Study suggests subjective experience isn’t just all in your head

From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release: Our own unique experiences shape how we view the world and respond to the events in our lives. But experience is highly subjective…. Read more »

Researchers ‘dismantle’ mindfulness intervention to see how each component works

From the Brown University press release: As health interventions based on mindfulness have grown in popularity, some of the field’s leading researchers have become concerned that the evidence base for… Read more »

NIH study of WWII evacuees suggests mental illness may be passed to offspring

From the NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development press release: Mental illness associated with early childhood adversity may be passed from generation to generation, according… Read more »

Study suggests exercise may be beneficial to mental health regimen

From the Michigan State University press release: More mental health providers may want to take a closer look at including exercise in their patients’ treatment plans, a new study suggests…. Read more »

Study examines CBT use for chronic pain

From the Wolters Kluwer Health press release: By teaching patients better strategies for coping with chronic pain, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a valuable treatment alternative for the millions of Americans… Read more »

Mental training changes brain structure and reduces social stress

From the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences press release: Meditation is beneficial for our well-being. This ancient wisdom has been supported by scientific studies focusing on the… Read more »

Study suggests yoga, meditation improve brain function and energy levels

From the University of Waterloo press release: Practicing brief sessions of Hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation can significantly improve brain function and energy levels, according to a new study from the… Read more »

Eleven minutes of mindfulness training helps drinkers cut back

From the University College London press release: Brief training in mindfulness strategies could help heavy drinkers start to cut back on alcohol consumption, finds a new UCL study. After an 11-minute… Read more »