Medicine
March 1, 2020
Yunhui Chen, Jiayuan Zhang, Tiane Zhang et al.
Background: Growing body of scientific researches in recent years have suggested the promising effect of meditation on improving cognitive impairment of Alzheimer disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This paper aims to provide a protocol for systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of meditation on cognition performance of patient with AD and MCI. Methods: The Cochrane Library,...
Frontiers of Nursing
March 1, 2020
Yu-feng Li, Wenxiang Sun, Xiu-Jie Sun et al.
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation (MM) on anxiety, depression, stress and mindfulness in nursing students. Methods A comprehensive search and screening procedures were conducted to locate all MM interventions implemented with nursing students. For randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in accordance with the inclusion criteria, a...
Néphrologie & Thérapeutique
March 1, 2020
Angélique Thuillier Lecouf, Ludivine Videloup, Sandrine Letrecher et al.
The utilization of behavioral medicine, like Ericksonian hypnosis and mindfulness meditation, in the patient care is increasing. Psychological disorders associated with chronic renal failure are similar to the post-traumatic stress disorder and need a continuous personnel adjustment. Preventing depression, managing stress, pain and emotions, like anger, guiltiness and shame, is of importance in...
March 1, 2020
L. Goralnik, S. Marcus
Abstract Through literature review, anecdote, and empirical case study, this chapter explores the role of contemplative practice—yoga, meditation, reflection, breathwork—in the sustainability classroom as a way to increase both learner resilience and learner capacity to engage the challenging content of socio‐ecological resilience.
Psychology of Sport And Exercise
March 1, 2020
Ebrahim Norouzi, Markus Gerber, Frough Fattahi Masrour et al.
Abstract Objectives To test whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program could reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression, and increase psychological well-being among retired Iranian football players compared to an active control group. Design Randomized controlled trial, with an 8-week MBSR intervention (16 group sessions, 90 min each) and an active control group. Three...
Frontiers in Bioscience
March 1, 2020
Rui F. Afonso, Inessa Kraft, M. A. Aratanha et al.
Here, we review the neurophysiological and neuroimaging changes that mediation induces in structural and functional MRI. The available evidence from structural studies suggests that mediation impacts neuronal plasticity and the functional MRI suggest that there are changes in gray and white matter in subjects who meditate. FMRI studies show that meditation is associated with decreased activity...
Sports Medicine and Health Science
March 1, 2020
T. You, Elisa F. Ogawa
This paper provides a literature review of current studies investigating the effects of meditation and mind-body exercise on peripheral concentrations of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), an important mediator of the neuroplasticity of the central nervous system and cognitive function. A literature search was conducted to collect currently published randomized controlled, non-randomized...
February 29, 2020
N. Gupta
Dr. Neeta Gupta Department of Psychology, DAV(PG) College, Dehradun. ...................................................................................................................... Manuscript Info Abstract ......................... ........................................................................ Manuscript History Received: 17 December 2019 Final Accepted: 20 January 2020...
Jurnal Pencerahan
February 29, 2020
Danang Setyadi, Kustiani - Kustiani, Sukodoyo Sukodoyo
This research is about the meaning of vipassanā meditation for Syailendra Buddhist College’s students. The background of STAB Syailendra students before I started the lesson always do meditation. It is certainly influential in everyday life in the midst of advances in technology that carries a negative influence on students. Based on this it is important to conduct research to know the meaning...
Behavioral Sciences
February 27, 2020
Reginald Paul R. Centeno, Karina Therese G. Fernandez
Attending college is meaningful for many young adults. This period is marked by physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can have both positive and negative effects on college students. The last two decades have seen an alarming increase in the number of college students who suffer from mental health conditions, such as depression, suicide, anxiety, and alcohol abuse. It is...