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Tracey J. Shors

2 papers in the library · 22 citations · publishing 2022

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Mental and physical training with meditation and aerobic exercise improved mental health and well-being in teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience August 23, 2022 Docia Demmin, Steven M. Silverstein, Tracey J. Shors 22 citations

Teachers face significant stressors in relation to their work, placing them at increased risk for burnout and attrition. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about additional challenges, resulting in an even greater burden. Thus, strategies for reducing stress that can be delivered virtually are likely to benefit this population. Mental and Physical (MAP) Training combines meditation with aerobic...

MAP training: combining meditation and aerobic exercise reduces depression and rumination while enhancing synchronized brain activity

Brandon Alderman, Ryan Olson, C.J. Brush et al.

Mental and physical (MAP) training is a novel clinical intervention that combines mental training through meditation and physical training through aerobic exercise. The intervention was translated from neuroscientific studies indicating that MAP training increases neurogenesis in the adult brain. Each session consisted of 30 min of focused-attention (FA) meditation and 30 min of...