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Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU

ISSN 2582-4953

4 papers in the library · 2 citations · publishing 2023-2026

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Effectiveness of Laughter Yoga and Mindfulness on Psychological Well-Being and Physiological Parameters among School-Going Adolescents at Risk for Smartphone Addiction: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU August 21, 2026 Bright A P Sr Deepa Peter, Priya Reshma Aranha, A P Krishna

Objectives Smartphone addiction among adolescents is an emerging public health concern affecting psychological well-being and physiological health. Limited research studies exist on integrated, low-cost, school-based interventions addressing both domains. This study helps to evaluate the effectiveness of laughter yoga and mindfulness on psychological well-being and physiological parameters...

Effectiveness of Mind-Body Intervention on Stress, Anxiety, and Quality of Sleep Among Menopausal Women

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU May 26, 2026 Janet Prima Miranda, Amisha S Amin, Sabiha Banu

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life resulting from reduced ovarian function and declining oestrogen levels. Many women experience stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances during this period, especially those engaged in physically demanding or low-status occupations. Although mind-body interventions (MBIs) are increasingly explored, evidence on their structured use among Group D...

Effects of Breath Awareness Mindfulness Meditation on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Cancer Patients: A Preliminary Study

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU July 11, 2025 Gireesh Giriyapura Rudrappa, Leena Kunnath Chacko

Objectives Cancer and its treatments often disrupt cardiovascular health, leading to fluctuations in heart rate and blood pressure (BP). High stress levels in cancer patients can worsen these issues. Breath Awareness Mindfulness Meditation (BAMM) has emerged as a potential intervention to reduce stress and improve cardiovascular outcomes. However, despite its recognised benefits for general...

An Experimental Prospective Study on Effectiveness of Brief Heartfulness-Based Start ‘U’p Program on Anxiety and Perceived Stress in Allied Health Students

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU May 1, 2023 Sanjana T Philip, Jayaram Thimmapuram, Himanshu Gupta et al. 2 citations

Abstract Aim and Objectives Health care education is an important issue in the development of countries. Stress and anxiety among health care students and workers are an area of increasing concern worldwide. Meditative practices have been shown to improve overall wellness. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and feasibility of a brief Heartfulness-Based Start ‘U’p program to...