Category: Mind-body

Exposure to violence during pregnancy increases risk of prematurity and low birthweight

From the University of Leicester media release: In a recent paper published in the Journal of Development Economics, researchers Professor Marco Manacorda (Queen Mary University of London) and Dr Martin Foureaux… Read more »

Tailored acupuncture lessens pain intensity in chronic pain (fibromyalgia)

From the BMJ media release: Nine weekly sessions of individually tailored acupuncture lessen perceived pain intensity, and improve functional capacity and quality of life, in people with the chronic pain… Read more »

Depression study examines levels of oxytocin and its impacts on mother-baby emotional bonding

From the Florida Atlantic University media release: Widely referred to as the “love” hormone, oxytocin is an indispensable part of childbirth and emotional mother-child bonding. Psychologists at Florida Atlantic University… Read more »

Mindfulness in the workplace improves employee focus, attention, behavior, new management-based research concludes

From the Case Western Reserve University media release: Mindfulness is often viewed as either a touchy-feely fad or valuable management tool that can lift an entire workplace. A new comprehensive… Read more »

Depression, obesity common among bipolar patients with exhausted stress system

From the Umeå universitet media release: New observations show that older bipolar patients often have decreased activity in the hormone system responsible for the secretion of the stress hormone cortisol…. Read more »

Contact with nature may mean more social cohesion, less crime

From the American Institute of Biological Sciences media release: Numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of contact with nature for human well-being. However, despite strong trends toward greater urbanization and… Read more »