Theory and Practice in Language Studies
January 7, 2026
Omar Ismail Alorani, Mays Yacoub Al Shebli, Luqman Mahmoud Rababah et al.
This study examines the effect of mindfulness training on improving executive functions—especially working memory and attention—among gifted students with special educational needs in learning English. The sample consisted of 46 gifted students with special educational needs, who were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group. The study included an experimental phase...
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
January 7, 2026
Ruchika Srivastava, Prabhat Singh, Ajeet
Objectives: Schizophrenia (SCZ) is characterized by significant impairments in perception and cognitive flexibility. Making accurate plans for therapy demands a deeper comprehension of the brain mechanisms behind these disorders. The purpose of our investigation is to analyze the protective effects of papaverine, a phosphodiesterase-10 inhibitor, on ketamine-induced SCZ -like behavioral and...
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
January 2, 2026
Frederick D. Sancilio, Maghsoud Dariani, Purvi Chavda et al.
Anxiety disorders are chronic health conditions affecting the quality of life of millions of people. Psilocin, the active moiety of psilocybin, provides an anxiolytic effect; however, when orally administered as psilocybin, it only offers a moderate level of bioavailability and less predictable pharmacokinetics, potentially making effects after absorption variable and increasing the risk of...
BMC Psychology
January 2, 2026
Reza Moshfeghinia, Sara Mostafavi, Kimia Jazi et al.
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Psilocybin may reduce depressive symptoms in cancer patients, with mixed effects on anxiety and time-dependent improvements in spiritual well-being and (in single-arm data) quality of life. Given the small number of studies, high heterogeneity, challenges with blinding/expectancy, and frequent co-intervention with psychotherapy, these findings are preliminary. Larger, rigorously blinded trials...
Pain Medicine
January 1, 2026
Mario I Lumbreras-Marquez, Asimina Lazaridou, Diego Villela-Franyutti et al.
Labor epidural placement can cause significant procedural anxiety for patients. Behavioral interventions, such as mindful meditation, can effectively reduce anxiety, including during pregnancy. This study aimed to assess the impact of a 10-minute mindful meditation session on anxiety and pain during labor epidural placement. Pregnant women were recruited and randomized into 2 groups: A...
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
2026
Verena Marschin, Cornelia Herbert
Ultra-short activity bouts (<10 min) may represent scalable, low-barrier strategies for improving mental health, an increasingly important goal due to rising stress levels and the need for preventive approaches. Both physical activity (PA) and mindfulness-based practices are associated with psychological benefits but are assumed to operate through partly distinct mechanisms (e.g., physiological...
Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy
2026
Xiaoyan Xiu, Yingying Lin, Jiaying Lin et al.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication associated with substantial maternal and fetal health risks. Apart from metabolic disturbances, a confirmed GDM diagnosis often elicits anxiety, depression, and diabetes-specific distress, which may activate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, exacerbate insulin resistance, and undermine glycemic regulation,...
Frontiers in Oncology
2026
Jing Lei, Meimei He
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has shown promise in improving physical and mental health in breast cancer patients, warranting further comprehensive evaluation. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the effects of MBSR compared to usual care on the physical and psychological well-being of patients with breast cancer. A systematic search of Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and...
Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation
2026
Radha Korupolu, Chelsea G Ratcliff, Shrasti Lohiya et al.
This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of an app-guided mindfulness meditation (MM) intervention compared to a health education (HE) control for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and chronic pain. A pilot randomized controlled trial recruited 60 individuals with SCI and chronic pain from local SCI outpatient clinics, national registries, and community outreach....
Clinical ophthalmology
2026
Michael Huang, Jason Sheng, Brian Yu et al.
Those diagnosed with eye disease are at a higher risk for experiencing a decreased quality of life (QOL). Meditation and breathing exercises have been linked with improvements in this area, but research in populations of eye disease patients is relatively scarce. We aim to bridge this knowledge gap by synthesizing the available evidence on the effects of meditation and breathing exercises on...