Tag: mindfulness

Study suggests meditation reduces loneliness, benefits immune system

From the UCLA press release via EurekAlert!: Many elderly people spend their last years alone. Spouses pass and children scatter. But being lonely is much more than a silent house… Read more »

Study suggests yoga may help reduce depression in pregnant women, increase maternal bonding

From the University of Michigan Health System press release: It’s no secret that pregnancy hormones can dampen moods, but for some expectant moms, it’s much worse: 1 in 5 experience… Read more »

Study suggests mindfulness training may improve health and well-being of pregnant women and their newborns

From the American Psychological Association press release via ScienceDaily: First-time mothers who pay attention to their emotional and physical changes during their pregnancy may feel better and have healthier newborns… Read more »

Study finds evidence supports health benefits of mindfulness-based practices

From the Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins press release via Newswise: Specific types of “mindfulness practices” including Zen meditation have research-proven benefits for patients with certain physical and… Read more »

Study finds integrative body-mind training benefits brain white matter, behaviour

From the University of Oregon press release via EurekAlert!: Scientists studying the Chinese mindfulness meditation known as integrative body-mind training (IBMT) say they’ve confirmed and expanded their findings on changes… Read more »

Study suggests mindfulness can help reduce anxiety and depression in cancer patients

From the Aarhus University press release via MedicalXpress: When being diagnosed with cancer, people will naturally worry about their future, their family and about dying. Actually, no less than 35-40%… Read more »