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Could Biofeedback Help Ease Long COVID?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2024
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Breathing and relaxation techniques may offer relief to some patients battling Long COVID.
In a new, small study of 20 patients, biofeedback therapy relieved both the physical and psychological symptoms of Long COVID, researchers said. Many participants had been dealing ...
Mindfulness Approach Helps Ease the Stress of Parenting a Child With Autism
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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"Mindfulness" practices may help parents of young children with autism manage their daily stressors, and it could benefit their kids in the process, a preliminary study suggests.
Parenting is stressful, and studies show that parents of kids with autism often have particu...
In Tibetan Monk Study, Hints That Meditating Can Alter Gut Microbes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2023
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Meditation might help a person's gut health — but it takes a lot of meditation over a long time.
Tibetan Buddhist monks appear to have gut microbes that differ substantially from others living near them, a
Mindfulness Can Help Ease Pain, and Scientists Think They Know How
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2022
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For thousands of years, people have used meditation to help diminish their pain -- but how the process works has always seemed rather mysterious.
Today, advanced brain scan technology has revealed how this ancient practice alters brain function and
Can Mindfulness Really Change Your Brain?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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Meditation and other mindfulness practices may improve your attention, but they won't lead to structural changes in your brain in the short-term, according to a new study.
Previous studies have shown that learning new skills, aerobic exercise and balance training could t...
Could Meditation Strengthen Your Immune System?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 23, 2021
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Meditation done at an intense level may bring a significant boost to the inner workings of your immune system.
The finding follows a blood sample analysis that took pre- and post-meditation snapshots of genetic activity among more than 100 men and women.
That anal...
Mindfulness Can Boost Your Mindset After Cardiac Arrest
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2021
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Shining a light on the powerful link between the mind and body, a new study suggests that cardiac arrest survivors who learn to focus their thoughts on the here and now during recovery are less likely to become depressed or anxious.
The finding centers on a mental h...
School-Based Mindfulness Program Gives Big Boost to Young Kids' Sleep
- Cara Murez
- July 8, 2021
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Children tend to sleep less as they approach early adolescence, perhaps because of the pressures of homework and the presence of social media.
Now, new research suggests that loss of precious slumber is not inevitable.
The researchers found that a school-based pro...
Women, Take These Key Steps to Good Urological Health
- June 19, 2021
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Women who try to hold their pee during the day might want to rethink that strategy.
It's time to "get up and go," according to the Urology Care Foundation, which is encouraging women to be proactive about their urological health.
That, of course, means get up ...
'Mindfulness' on Your Mind? It Has Limits, Review Finds
- Denise Mann
- January 14, 2021
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Mindfulness is all the rage when it comes to boosting mental health, but new research suggests that it may not help everyone equally.
Practicing mindfulness meditation -- which involves paying close attention to what you are feeling in the moment -- may be better than do...
Can Mindfulness Help Ease Migraine?
- Amy Norton
- December 17, 2020
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A mind-body practice that combines meditation and yoga might help people better manage migraine pain, a new clinical trial finds.
The trial, which tested the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), found that the approach helped relieve migraine sufferers' ...
Mindfulness Helps Young Women After Breast Cancer: Study
- December 9, 2020
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Mindfulness, meditation and survivorship education can help young breast cancer survivors overcome depression and other problems, a new study indicates.
About 20% of breast cancer cases occur in women younger than 50, many of whom face significant struggles.
"For w...
'Broken Heart Syndrome' Has Risen During Pandemic: Study
- Amy Norton
- July 9, 2020
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Doctors at one Ohio hospital system have discovered yet another possible consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic: More cases of "broken heart syndrome."
The condition -- which doctors call stress cardiomyopathy -- appears similar to a heart attack, with symptoms such as...
Mindfulness May Ease the Emotional Burden of MS
- Rich Holmes
- May 27, 2020
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Mindfulness training may help counter the thinking and emotional difficulties caused by multiple sclerosis.
In a small test study, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who had four weeks of mindfulness training emerged with better emotional control and faster thinking...
Mindfulness a Powerful Tool for Aging
- Robert Preidt
- April 2, 2020
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Mindfulness may explain why many older people feel their life has gotten better with age, a new study suggests.
Mindfulness is being aware of your experiences and paying attention to the present moment in a purposeful, receptive and non-judgmental way, and it can he...
Yoga May Bring a Brain Boost, Review Shows
- Alan Mozes
- December 31, 2019
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Looking for a way to improve your memory, gain control over your emotions, and boost your ability to multitask?
A new brain scan study may be just the incentive you need to put yoga at the top of your New Years' to-do list.
The review of 11 published studie...
Mindfulness May Be a Balm for Breast Cancer Patients
- Robert Preidt
- November 14, 2019
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Women with advanced breast cancer might find mindfulness can ease their pain, anxiety and depression, a new study suggests.
Mindfulness is the ability to keep your mind focused on the present moment.
"Mindfulness helps us relate to our thoughts, emotions an...
'Hot' Yoga, Hula Dance Your Way to Healthy Blood Pressure
- Amy Norton
- September 9, 2019
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Moderate exercise is known to improve blood pressure -- and that may include activities that are more exotic than a brisk walk, two preliminary studies suggest.
In one, researchers found that "hot" yoga classes lowered blood pressure in a small group of people with m...
The 4 Keys to Emotional Well-Being
- Len Canter
- August 19, 2019
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If you're satisfied with your life, you probably have emotional well-being.
Emotional well-being can be mastered just like any other skill, according to Richard Davidson, founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
How? B...
'Mindfulness' Might Help Some Conquer Chronic Pain
- Amy Norton
- February 1, 2019
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Instead of popping a painkiller, a little mindful yoga might go a long way toward easing longstanding pain, a new study suggests.
The review of 21 clinical trials involving nearly 2,000 people looked at the effects of two drug-free options for chronic pain: cognitive...
Mindfulness Might Ease Menopause Symptoms
- Amy Norton
- January 22, 2019
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Women who are "mindful" in their everyday activities seem to suffer fewer menopause symptoms, new research suggests.
The study couldn't prove that it was the mindfulness that was keeping symptoms at bay, but it does add to evidence for a link, said lead researcher Dr...
Mindfulness Can Help Tame Everyday Stress
- Steven Reinberg
- January 1, 2019
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Being in tune with the present moment -- called mindfulness -- can relieve stress and make you an actor rather than a reactor, a wellness expert says.
Focusing on what's happening right now allows people to notice things they might otherwise miss, said Dr. Timothy R...