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Benson Wui-Man Lau

3 papers in the library · 14 citations · publishing 2017-2026

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Acute response and neurophysiological mechanisms of mindfulness meditation in emotional eating.

Journal of Eating Disorders March 31, 2026 Roy Rongyue Zeng, Rangchun Hou, Hiu Yin Lai et al.

Emotional eating often leads to adverse health outcomes. Understanding how mindfulness influences emotional eating is crucial for developing strategies to promote healthier eating behaviors and well-being. This study aims to investigate the mechanism and acute response to a mindfulness meditation practice on emotional eating by examining immediate post-intervention effects on brain activity and...

The effect of mindfulness meditation on depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Scientific Reports August 30, 2024 Yumiao Fu, Yifan Song, Yining Li et al. 14 citations

Currently, 280 million people worldwide experience depression, ranking it third in the global burden of disease. The incidence of depression has risen due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making it essential to examine evidence-based practices in reducing depressive symptoms during this unprecedented time. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to analyze randomized controlled trials during the...

Protective effect of Lycium Barbarum polysaccharides on dextromethorphan-induced mood impairment and neurogenesis suppression.

Brain Research Bulletin September 1, 2017 Kevin Kai-Ting Po, Joseph Wai-Hin Leung, Jackie Ngai-Man Chan et al.

Dextromethorphan (DXM) is one of the common drugs abused by adolescents. It is the active ingredient found in cough medicine which is used for suppressing cough. High dosage of DXM can induce euphoria, dissociative effects and even hallucinations. Chronic use of DXM may also lead to depressive-related symptoms. Lycium barbarum, commonly known as wolfberry, has been used as a traditional Chinese...