Brain, Behavior, and Immunity
May 1, 2026
Shihuan Tian, E. Huang, Guoxia Zhang et al.
The increasing non-medical use of dextromethorphan (DM), particularly among adolescents, has raised concerns regarding its potential neurobiological consequences. However, the precise mechanisms underlying its neurotoxicity, particularly the involvement of the gut microbiota, remain unclear. A novel probiotic strain, Bacillus aerolatus CX253, has demonstrated the capacity to regulate gut...
Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care
May 1, 2026
John Lowe, Huigang Liang, Melessa Kelley et al.
urpose: To examine the outcomes of a mindfulness-based intervention for the prevention of mental health disorders among rural dwelling Native American youth ages 10-12. Sample: Native American student participant sample (N=20) was recruited from schools from one rural Native American tribe in the Midwestern United States. The county where the study was conducted is officially designated as a...
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
May 1, 2026
Chuntana Reangsing, Sasinun Punsuwun, Khanittha Pitchalard et al.
We synthesized the effects of MBIs on psychological outcomes and HbA1c in diabetic patients and conducted subgroup analyses to investigate the sources of heterogeneity. Nine electronic databases were methodically explored from their inception through May 2025. We reviewed studies on the outcomes for individuals with diabetes mellitus who participated in mindfulness-based interventions. A...
Journal of Education and Health Promotion
May 1, 2026
Romina Fili, Fereshteh Behmanesh, M. Nikpour et al.
BACKGROUND: Infertility affects the sexual and psychological behavior of women and causes anxiety. Physical infertility treatment without psychological intervention is not successful enough. Mindfulness cognitive behavioral therapy, as the simplest yet most effective type of meditation in the world, can probably improve the level of psychological-sexual components of infertile women, including...
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
May 1, 2026
T. V. von Visger, Y. -. Chang
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a severe cardiopulmonary disease with pathophysiological abnormalities that result in high symptom burden, psychological distress (anxiety and depression), and difficulties in symptom self-management. A multi-model Mindfulness Meditation for Pulmonary Hypertension (MMPH) has been shown to reduce depression and PH symptoms in 15 community-dwelling adults with PH.1...
Aathiyoga Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga
May 1, 2026
Hatha Yoga Pradipika describes Shatkarma as an essential system of yogic purification practices intended to cleanse the body, mind, and consciousness and prepare the practitioner for higher stages of yoga. The present research paper analyze six cleansing techniques and their impact on physical, mental, and spiritual health. According to Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the accumulation of impurities,...
SLEEPJ
May 1, 2026
Jieun Lim, Adriana Pérez
Sleep disturbances are common among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and linked to cognitive decline and reduced quality of life. Pharmacological treatment remains prevalent despite safety concerns such as falls, delirium, and cognitive worsening. Meditation-based interventions (MBIs), including mindfulness, mantra, and sound-based practices, may improve sleep and psychological...
IIP Series
May 1, 2026
Km Kanta, Vidhi Jain, Rupesh Gangurde et al.
Cancer remains a highly intricate and multifaceted systemic disease with the ability to cause physical impairments as well as deeply impact patients' psychological state, feelings, and quality of life. Today, thanks to advances in cancer therapies, the survival rate of patients has significantly improved; nevertheless, side, effects like stress, fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders,...
European Journal of Pain
May 1, 2026
Cynthia Harbeck-Weber, Sammy T Murad, Neha Ramachandran et al.
Despite growing interest in mindfulness-based interventions for adolescents with chronic pain, the data have not been systematically summarized. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analyses to estimate the effect of mindfulness-based interventions on pain intensity, catastrophizing, acceptance and interference; functioning, quality of life, and anxiety and depression in youth with chronic...
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
May 1, 2026
Rosa Michaelis, Jörg Meibert, Nicole Alimov et al.
Functional neurological disorder (FND) is common and associated with substantial disability, yet evidence-based treatment options remain limited. Because maladaptive attentional processes are central to FND pathophysiology, mindfulness-based interventions may be beneficial. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has strong empirical support across physical and mental health conditions, but...