International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
May 27, 2022
Shu-Jung Wang, Yun-Chen Chang, Wen-Yu Hu et al.
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a powerful tool for observing interactions between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. This study evaluated HRV during a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program among women with breast cancer after receiving treatment. A quasi-experimental, nonrandomized design was used. Patients were allocated to usual care (n = 25) and MBSR (n = 25)...
Consciousness and Cognition
May 27, 2022
Guaraci Ken Tanaka, T. Russell, Juliana Bittencourt et al.
AIM This study investigated the differences in frontoparietal EEG gamma coherence between expert meditators (EM) and naïve meditators (NM). MATERIAL AND METHODS This is a cross-sectional study with a sample of twenty-one healthy adults divided under two groups (experts meditators vs. naive-meditators), with analyzing the intra-hemispheric coherence of frontoparietal gamma oscillations by...
Religions
May 27, 2022
Brian D. Somers
1 citation
This thesis aims to consider some of the differences between mindfulness as a Buddhist practice and mindfulness-based programs. The primary difference considered is the individualistic perspectives taken by mindfulness-based programs. If modern mindfulness-based techniques are meant as a treatment for depression, and depression is in part caused by isolation then these programs must also...
MedEdPublish
May 26, 2022
Guan Hao Chester Tan, Daniel Zhihao Hong, Isis Claire Zhen Yu Lim et al.
preprint
Background: : This study examines the effectiveness of a pilot Mindful Caring workshop in improving self-compassion, mindfulness, and empathy, while reducing stress. Methods: : Year 3 and 4 medical students from the National University of Singapore underwent 16 hours of online workshops over 4 days with didactic and experiential learning activities on self-compassion and mindfulness. Primary...
Frontiers in Psychology
May 26, 2022
Hao Chen, Chao Liu, Fang Zhou et al.
Creativity is so important for social and technological development that people are eager to find an easy way to enhance it. Previous studies have shown that mindfulness has significant effects on positive affect (PA), working memory capacity, cognitive flexibility and many other aspects, which are the key to promoting creativity. However, there are few studies on the relationship between...
Journal of American College Health
May 25, 2022
G. Zieff, Lee Stoner, Barnett S. Frank et al.
Abstract This pilot study assessed the feasibility and combined effect of aerobic exercise (AE) and mindfulness meditation (MM), compared with MM alone and a control (CON) condition, on stress, anxiety, and depression in high-stress college-based young adults. Thirty-two participants (84.4% F, 20.5 ± 2.7 years, 23.9 ± 5.0 kg/m2) were randomized to a four-week, AE + MM (n = 16), MM (n = 10), or...
Cardiometry
May 25, 2022
N. Nirmala, V. Hemavathy
Abstract Mindfulness meditation is an effective tool to create mental awareness and has been used in meditation practice for many decades. Mindfulness meditation is the practice that bringing clear awareness to the present not on the pastor future without evaluation. Many research studies have proved the benefits of mindfulness meditation in psychological and bodily health. Mindfulness...
Health & Social Care in the Community
May 25, 2022
Angela Rao, Michelle L DiGiacomo, Jane L Phillips et al.
2 citations
Preliminary research suggests that meditation may provide benefits in psychological health and well-being in people with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, little is known about health professionals' perceptions of the barriers and facilitators to integrating meditation into CVD. A descriptive qualitative study design with semi-structured interviews was used to explore the acceptability of...
Research Square
May 25, 2022
preprint
Abstract: BackgroundChronic neck and shoulder region pain affects many people in the world. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of an eight-week training programme on pain and disability in a patient population affected with chronic neck and shoulder region pain, using Anapana, Body Scan and Metta meditation techniques, with a usual care control group and with each other.MethodsThis...
Mindfulness
May 24, 2022
David Alvear, Joaquim Soler, Ausiàs Cebolla
Objectives: Mindfulness has been defined differently in academic scientific contexts and in Buddhist academic contexts. An under-studied area is that of lay (non-academic) theories of mindfulness. The goal of this article is to identify, organize, analyze in detail, and provide themes from the meditators' definitions of mindfulness. Possible differences and similarities of the collected...