Tag: stress

Study points to benefits of mindfulness-based stress reduction for survivors of breast cancer

From the University of Missouri press release: Women recently diagnosed with breast cancer have higher survival rates than those diagnosed in previous decades, according to the American Cancer Society. However,… Read more »

Study links insecure attachment in childhood to higher risk of obesity during adolescence

From the Ohio State University press release: The quality of the emotional relationship between a mother and her young child could affect the potential for that child to be obese… Read more »

Study suggests mindfulness exercises can help curb stress and fatigue associated with arthritis

From the British Medical Journal press release via EurekAlert: “Mindfulness” exercises, which focus on experiencing the present moment, no matter how difficult, can help curb the stress and fatigue associated… Read more »

Study suggests stress reduction and mindful eating can help prevent weight gain in the overweight

From the University of California, San Francisco press release: Many dread gaining weight during the holiday season, but there may be hope for those who find that stress causes them… Read more »

Study suggests short walk can cut chocolate consumption by half – even in stressful situations

From the University of Exeter press release: A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to research by the University of Exeter. The study showed… Read more »