Mindfulness interventions are consistently associated with beneficial effects in younger adults. In this meta-analysis, we seek to quantify the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions for the mental health and well-being of older adults. We include 46 studies that implemented a mindfulness intervention (MBSR = 20; MBCT = 9; ad hoc protocol = 17) with older adults (samples with an average age...
CirculationMarch 11, 2025Andrea Lopez, S. Suglia, Tené Lewis et al.
Background: Young women in Puerto Rico (PR) experience a high burden of psychological distress, a non-traditional risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Mindfulness practice may help reduce psychological distress and improve health behaviors, benefiting cardiovascular health. However, conventional 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programs’ time requirements and in-person format...
This study aims to explore and formulate the concept of dhikr (remembrance of God) and Sufi meditation as part of the development of teaching methods in Islamic Religious Education (PAI), with a focus on improving moral character and enhancing students' mental well-being. The study employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method, following Cooper’s six steps: (1) defining the...
medRxivMarch 11, 2025Kaoru Nashiro, B Rael Cahn, Paul Choi et al.2 citations
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Prior research suggests that meditation may slow brain aging and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, we lack research systematically examining what aspect(s) of meditation may drive such benefits. In particular, it is unknown how breathing patterns during meditation might influence health outcomes associated with AD. In this study, we examined whether two types of mindfulness...
This study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness-based breathing exercise on health profile, vital signs, and fetal heart rate in pregnant women diagnosed with pre-eclampsia. This is a randomized controlled trial. Data were collected between October 1, 2023, and May 19, 2024, with a sample of 66 pregnant women who were randomly assigned to the mindfulness-based breathing exercise (n =...
This study investigates the role of Rajyoga Meditation in maintaining Harmony among industrial employees. Industrial work environments often present unique sources of conflict such as heavy workloads, job targets, interpersonal conflicts, rigid work styles, communication barriers, misunderstandings among employees and Ego which disturbs the relationship of the employees and challenges the...
This study aims to examine New Age practices from a neurosociological perspective, a point where sociology and neuroscience intersect. New Age is characterized as an eclectic and syncretic umbrella term encompassing spiritual, mystical, esoteric, and occult elements, as well as scientific knowledge, ancient traditions, and religious discourses. These techniques merge old and new teachings,...
The aim of this study was to investigate if mindfulness-based interventions applied to students in the Brazilian university context are effective in reducing stress and anxiety. To achieve this goal, an integrative review was conducted, searching for articles published in the last 10 years in the BVS, Scielo, LILACS and Pepsic databases, as well as in specialised journals such as RBTC and...
HealthcareMarch 7, 2025. Badil, Najma Naz, Dildar Muhammad et al.2 citations
Background/Objectives: Antenatal depression and perceived stress are prevalent mental health challenges faced by pregnant women, and they are associated with male child preference. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a modified mindfulness training program for reducing antenatal depression and perceived stress levels among expectant mothers with a male child preference at a public...
Neck pain is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition resulting from physical and psychosocial factors. Studies point those psychological conditions including anxiety, distress and depression results in musculoskeletal disorders. Addressing psychological distress with medical management and psychotherapeutic techniques aids stress coping healthily. Ayurveda explains psychological factors as...