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Released: 12-Jun-2017 7:05 AM EDT
Meditation Could Be a Cheaper Alternative to Traditional Pain Medication
Leeds Beckett University

Just ten minutes of mindfulness meditation could be used as an alternative to painkillers, according to research by Leeds Beckett University.

Released: 31-May-2017 1:05 PM EDT
University of Utah Launches New Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health
University of Utah

The University of Utah has launched a new center dedicated to providing a transformative influence on health care by unifying research on mindfulness and other integrative behavioral health interventions.

   
Released: 24-May-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Mindfulness-Focused Childbirth Education Leads to Less Depression, Better Birth Experiences
University of Wisconsin–Madison

A study this month from researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) shows mindfulness training that addresses fear and pain during childbirth can improve women’s childbirth experiences and reduce their depression symptoms during pregnancy and the early postpartum period.

15-May-2017 12:30 PM EDT
Holistic, Patient Centered Care Gaining Acceptance for Pain Management
American Pain Society

Treating the whole person and not just the pain has been a mantra of the American Pain Society (APS) for decades. In his keynote address at the organization’s annual scientific meeting, holistic medicine expert David Katz, MD, director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University, called for clinicians to stop relying exclusively on pain medications and adopt patient-centered, holistic approaches for treating chronic pain patients.

17-Apr-2017 8:00 AM EDT
Can Aromatherapy Calm Competition Horses?
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

Although studies suggest that inhaling certain scents may reduce stress in humans, aromatherapy is relatively unexplored in veterinary medicine. But new research presented today at the American Physiological Society (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2017 in Chicago raises the question of whether aromatherapy may be beneficial to horses as well.

Released: 5-Apr-2017 5:05 AM EDT
New Book Shines Light on the Psychology of Awakening Experiences
Leeds Beckett University

A new book by a Leeds Beckett University academic and psychologist is the first ever full-scale psychological study of ordinary people’s experiences of ‘enlightenment’.

Released: 23-Mar-2017 9:00 AM EDT
Spiritual Retreats Change Feel-Good Chemical Systems in the Brain; May Prime for Spiritual Experiences
Thomas Jefferson University

More Americans than ever are turning to spiritual, meditative and religious retreats as a way to reset their daily life and enhance wellbeing. Now, researchers at The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University show there are changes in the dopamine and serotonin systems in the brains of retreat participants. The team published their results in Religion, Brain & Behavior.

Released: 23-Feb-2017 4:05 PM EST
CRF's Next Mini-Med School for Women Will Focus on Stress and Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF)

CRF’s next Mini-Med School for Women will cover the role stress plays in heart disease, and ways to manage stress for optimal health. The seminar is part of the CRF Women’s Heart Health Initiative which aims to reduce gender disparity in cardiovascular care through research and education. These Mini-Med School seminars feature leading experts who give New York area women the tools to take better care of themselves and their loved ones.

Released: 22-Feb-2017 8:00 AM EST
New Spiritual Care Communication Board Helps ICU Patients Express Spiritual Needs
New York-Presbyterian Hospital

A new spiritual care communication board is helping patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) communicate their emotional and spiritual needs.

Released: 20-Feb-2017 11:05 AM EST
Mindfulness Shows Promise as We Age, but Study Results Are Mixed
Ohio State University

As mindfulness practices rise in popularity and evidence of their worth continues to accumulate, those who work with aging populations are looking to use the techniques to boost cognitive, emotional and physiological health. But studies so far have shown mixed results in the elderly.

   
Released: 6-Feb-2017 3:20 PM EST
Comprehensive New Study Finds That Yoga Can Be Helpful for Low Back Pain
University of Maryland School of Medicine

Over the course of their lives, about 80 percent of Americans will suffer from back pain at one time or another. For millions of people this pain is chronic. A new study has concluded that yoga may be helpful for low back pain.

Released: 2-Feb-2017 11:05 AM EST
Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Speak at UC San Diego Commencement
University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego, one of the top 15 research universities in the world and recognized for its contributions to the public good, in partnership with The Friends of the Dalai Lama Foundation, founded by Ven. Lama Tenzin Dhonden the Personal Emissary for Peace to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, today announced that the exiled spiritual head and leader of the Tibetan people will offer the keynote address at the invitation-only UC San Diego All Campus Commencement June17, 2017. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will also speak June 16 at a second event, which will be open to the public. This will be his first 2017 U. S. tour stop.

20-Jan-2017 12:05 PM EST
Mindfulness Meditation Training Lowers Biomarkers of Stress Response in Anxiety Disorder
Georgetown University Medical Center

Mindfulness meditation is an increasingly popular treatment for anxiety, but testing its effectiveness in a convincing way has been difficult. Now a rigorously designed, NIH-sponsored clinical trial has found objective physiological evidence that mindfulness meditation combats anxiety.

     
Released: 11-Jan-2017 9:00 AM EST
First Study to Show Chair Yoga as Effective Alternative Treatment for Osteoarthritis
Florida Atlantic University

The first randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of chair yoga on pain and physical function in older adults with osteoarthritis is proving to be an effective way to reduce pain and improve quality of life while avoiding pharmacologic treatment or adverse events for the millions who suffer from the disease in their lower extremities (hip, knee, ankle or foot).

Released: 4-Jan-2017 1:00 PM EST
Yoga May Help Kids with Cancer – Special Issue of Rehabilitation Oncology Highlights Physical Therapy for Pediatric Cancer
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

A yoga program for children with cancer can be carried out even during cancer treatment, and has quality of life (QOL) benefits for the children as well as their parents, suggests a study in Rehabilitation Oncology, official journal of the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 21-Dec-2016 6:05 PM EST
Not Just for Celebs: Meditation Provides Real-Life Health Benefits
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Tina Turner does it. So does Katy Perry, Sting, supermodel Gisele Bundchen and a host of other celebrities. When not strutting the concert stage or cat walk, they’re sometimes grooving to meditation’s benefits. While celebrity isn’t a reason to try meditation, it did make me a bit more curious. These are people who must surely have at least as much stress in their daily lives as many of us, right? As we swing into the holiday season, stress can play as big a role in our lives as exchanging presents and expressions of good cheer. Our minds race with thoughts of travel plans, family gatherings, gift-buying and how to keep it all together without losing it -- both mentally and physically. And that included stressed-out me. According to health experts, stress that’s left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as heart disease, weight gain and mental health concerns.

   
Released: 5-Dec-2016 10:05 AM EST
Study: Avoiding Spiritual Struggles and Existential Questions Is Linked with Poorer Mental Health
Case Western Reserve University

Fear of confronting the tensions and conflicts brought on by existential concerns—the “big questions” of life—is linked with poorer mental health, including higher levels of depression, anxiety and difficulty regulating emotions, according to a new Case Western Reserve University study.

Released: 22-Nov-2016 1:15 PM EST
Yogic Breathing Helps Fight Major Depression, Penn Study Shows
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

A breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya yoga helped alleviate severe depression in people who did not fully respond to antidepressant treatments, reports a new study published today in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Released: 28-Oct-2016 4:05 PM EDT
Wake Forest Baptist Research Team Receives $2 Million Award
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

A research team at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has been awarded a three-year grant for $2 million by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to compare the effectiveness of cognitive-behavior therapy and yoga on anxiety in older adults.

Released: 27-Oct-2016 11:05 AM EDT
From 275 to 155: A Physician Shares Her Weight Loss Story and Tips
NYIT

Dr. Patricia Happel, a family medicine physician who lost more than 100 pounds, shares her story and key components of successful weight loss and healthy living

Released: 25-Oct-2016 6:05 PM EDT
University of Utah Researcher Receives Federal Grants to Fund Cutting-Edge Mindfulness Research Addressing Nation’s Opioid Epidemic
University of Utah

National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense grants will be used to investigate Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement treatment for chronic pain

Released: 13-Oct-2016 2:05 AM EDT
Got Mindfulness? Seven Key Steps for Purposeful Daily Living
NYIT

Expert Melanie Austin-McCain offers tips for living a purposeful life

Released: 4-Oct-2016 1:00 PM EDT
Instructors Trained in Koru Mindfulness at UofL School of Medicine
University of Louisville

Fifteen individuals from UofL and more than 30 around the nation received Koru Mindfulness instructor training at the UofL School of Medicine.

Released: 28-Sep-2016 8:05 PM EDT
Preventing Obesity with Mindful Eating
Seattle Children's Hospital

Dr. Lenna Liu, a pediatrician at Seattle Children’s explains mindful eating and give tips for how to create a warm, caring and supportive environment around food for your family.

Released: 28-Sep-2016 9:05 AM EDT
Meditation Keeps Emotional Brain in Check
Michigan State University

Meditation can help tame your emotions even if you’re not a mindful person, suggests a new study from Michigan State University.

Released: 30-Aug-2016 9:00 AM EDT
Systems Biology Research Study Reveals Benefits of Vacation and Meditation
Mount Sinai Health System

Scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the University of California, San Francisco, and Harvard Medical School used a rigorous study design to assess the biological impact of meditation compared to vacation.

Released: 26-Aug-2016 2:05 PM EDT
UW–Madison Teams Up with Madison Police to Foster Officer Well-Being
University of Wisconsin–Madison

The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Madison Police Department are launching a pilot study to better understand the impact of mindfulness-based practices on police officers’ physical and mental well-being.

Released: 20-Jul-2016 10:05 AM EDT
Personal Physician to the Dalai Lama to Speak About Compassion in Medicine at UofL White Coat Ceremony
University of Louisville

Barry Kerzin, M.D., personal physician to the Dalai Lama and founder of the Altruism in Medicine Institute, will address the 156 members of the incoming class of the University of Louisville School of Medicine and guests at the school’s White Coat Ceremony on Sunday, July 24. Kerzin, an American trained physician and Buddhist monk, will speak to the students about cultivating and preserving the desire to help others.

   
Released: 20-Jul-2016 9:05 AM EDT
Study Shows Changes in Brain Activity After Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Adolescents
University of Cincinnati (UC) Academic Health Center

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) are studying how cognitive therapy that uses mindfulness techniques, such as meditation, quiet reflection and facilitator-led discussion, may serve as an adjunct to pharmacological treatments for youth with anxiety disorders.

Released: 18-Jul-2016 10:05 AM EDT
Mindfulness Key to Eating What You Want While Preventing Overeating
University of Missouri Health

Americans spend more than 60 billion dollars a year on weight loss products; two-thirds of these dieters are estimated to regain more weight within four or five years than they originally lost according to the Live Strong Foundation. A new book from a University of Missouri researcher provides an innovative and effective program to help people adopt healthy eating habits by mindfully listening to their body’s needs, without giving up food.

Released: 18-Jul-2016 10:00 AM EDT
Body-Mind Meditation Can Boost Attention and Health, Lower Stress
Texas Tech University

Meditation has long been promoted as a way to feel more at peace. But research from a Texas Tech University faculty member shows it can significantly improve attention, working memory, creativity, immune function, emotional regulation, self-control, cognitive and school performance and healthy habits while reducing stress.

   
Released: 14-Jul-2016 10:05 AM EDT
The GW Institute for Spirituality and Health Celebrates 15 Years
George Washington University

The George Washington University Institute for Spirituality and Health (GWish) celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. GWish is a recognized leader in building the global movement to create more compassionate health care systems.

Released: 22-Jun-2016 4:05 PM EDT
Philosophers Examine Near-Death Experiences
University of California, Riverside

Drawing from research supported by The Immortality Project at the University of California, Riverside and their own investigation, philosophers John Martin Fischer and Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin examine the phenomenon of near-death experiences in a book published this month by Oxford University Press.

Released: 17-May-2016 9:05 AM EDT
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9-May-2016 9:05 AM EDT
Motivational Interviewing May Reduce COPD Readmissions:
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Motivational interviewing, a goal-oriented, client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change used in health coaching, is a feasible intervention that may reduce short-term readmissions for COPD patients. The study, which was presented at the ATS 2016 International Conference, is the first available randomized study to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention.

Released: 13-May-2016 9:05 AM EDT
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Released: 12-May-2016 2:05 PM EDT
Depressed Moms Not ‘in Sync’ with Their Kids, Children with ADHD Sleep Both Poorly and Less, Yeast Infection Linked to Mental Illness, and more in the Mental Health News Source
Newswise

Depressed Moms Not ‘in Sync’ with Their Kids, Children with ADHD Sleep Both Poorly and Less, Yeast Infection Linked to Mental Illness, and more in the Mental Health News Source

Released: 11-May-2016 9:05 AM EDT
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10-May-2016 9:00 AM EDT
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Released: 3-May-2016 11:05 AM EDT
When It Comes to Spring Allergies, Oak Pollen More Potent Than Pine; Food Allergies of Low-Income Kids Are Poorly Managed; Flowers Not to Blame for Allergies, and More in the Allergies Channel
Newswise

When It Comes to Spring Allergies, Oak Pollen More Potent Than Pine; Food Allergies of Low-Income Kids Are Poorly Managed; Flowers Not to Blame for Allergies, and More in the Allergies Channel

Released: 27-Apr-2016 1:05 PM EDT
Pinellas County a Model for Mosquito-Borne Disease Surveillance, Scientists Unravel the Genetic Evolution of Zika Virus, Worm Infection Counters Inflammatory Bowel Disease and more in the Infectious Diseases News Source
Newswise

Pinellas County a Model for Mosquito-Borne Disease Surveillance, Scientists Unravel the Genetic Evolution of Zika Virus, Worm Infection Counters Inflammatory Bowel Disease and more in the Infectious Diseases News Source

Released: 26-Apr-2016 3:05 PM EDT
When It's More Than Just an Ouch! What Parents Need to Know
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer, director of the director of the UCLA Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Program, is a renowned expert on treating chronic pediatric pain. She and her husband, Dr. Paul Zeltzer, have a new book, "Pain in Children and Young Adults: The Journey Back to Normal: Two Pediatricians' Mind-Body Guide for Parents" to help parents understand how help alleviate their child's pain.

Released: 26-Apr-2016 9:05 AM EDT
Campaign Looks to Take Ithaca College ‘Beyond Body’
Ithaca College

Created by Ithaca College students, the IC Beyond Body campaign intends to address negative body images through social media and discussion groups that focus on qualities beyond physical appearance, like intelligence and creativity.

Released: 18-Apr-2016 4:05 PM EDT
When Inhaling Media Erodes Attention, Exhaling Provides Focus
University of Wisconsin–Madison

People who often mix their media consumption — texting while watching TV, or listening to music while reading — are not known for being able to hold their attention on one task. But sharpening their focus may be as simple as breathing. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have shown that heavy media multitaskers benefited from a short meditation exercise in which they sat quietly counting their breaths.



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