As the application of mindfulness interventions (MIs) continues to grow, its utility extends beyond mental health treatment, showing cognitive benefits for athletes, including increased focus, reduced distractions, and enhanced task efficiency. The integration of MI into cognitive neuroscience has practical implications for addressing various cognitive and behavioral challenges. This...
Background: Mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) as a psychological treatment is adopted in the sports field, but its effect during competition has not been explored. This study investigated the acute effect of a brief MBI on athletes' cognitive function after a 45-min, lab-based soccer protocol. Methods: In a single-blind randomized counter-balanced crossover design, 17 male soccer players...