George Jelinek

2 papers in the library · publishing 2022-2026

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Stress-reducing activities in multiple sclerosis: Determinants of engagement and associations with 5-year clinical outcomes and quality of life.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research August 6, 2026 Nupur Nag, Xirun Yang, Steve Simpson-Yap et al.

Stress may exacerbate neuroinflammation and symptom burden in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). Engaging in stress-reducing activities (SRAs), such as meditation and mind-body practices, may reduce inflammation thereby improve health outcomes. The objective of the study was to assess determinants of SRAs use and prospective associations with health outcomes. Data from 952 pwMS were...

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2026.112940 Full text Health outcomes Lifestyle Longitudinal cohort Multiple sclerosis +1

Undertaking specific stress-reducing activities are associated with reduced fatigue and depression, and increased mastery, in people with multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis and related disorders June 2022 Nupur Nag, Xirun Yang, George Jelinek et al.

Multiple sclerosis is a demyelinating autoimmune disease, presenting with heterogenous symptoms that impact daily living. Undertaking stress-reducing activities may reduce symptoms including depression and fatigue, and enhance mastery, the sense of control of one's life. We assessed cross-sectional associations of undertaking stress-reducing activities or meditation on depression, fatigue, and...

DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2022.103804 Full text Multiple sclerosis, meditation