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Marcelo C Garcia

2 papers in the library · 80 citations · publishing 2013-2018

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The effects of mindfulness and relaxation training for insomnia (MRTI) on postmenopausal women: a pilot study.

Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society September 2018 Marcelo C Garcia, Elisa H. Kozasa, Sergio Tufik et al.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of mindfulness and relaxation training for insomnia on insomnia and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Thirty postmenopausal women aged 50 to 65 years, who were not using hormone therapy, and had a diagnosis of insomnia and an apnea-hypopnea index of less than 15, were randomly assigned to two groups: a mindfulness intervention group and a...

A Yoga and Compassion Meditation Program Reduces Stress in Familial Caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease Patients

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013 M. A. D. Danucalov, Elisa H. Kozasa, K. T. Ribas et al. 80 citations

Familial caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease exhibit reduced quality of life and increased stress levels. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an 8-week yoga and compassion meditation program on the perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and salivary cortisol levels in familial caregivers. A total of 46 volunteers were randomly assigned to participate in a...