Researchers at the University of Florida and Florida State University are examining whether an integrative breathwork program can become a practical non-drug approach for adults living with chronic low back pain. The research, led by…
Healthcare workers routinely move between demanding decisions, emotional encounters, long shifts and limited opportunities to pause. A new study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that a short period of restorative music may offer a practical way…
A new meta-analysis led by researchers at the University of Connecticut and Brown University School of Public Health found that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was associated with lower cortisol levels across a large body of…
A new U.S. study from researchers at the University of California, Berkeley suggests that the challenge with self-compassion practices may not be learning the technique itself, but making it part of everyday behavior. Published September…
A large new study suggests that mindfulness-based cancer recovery and Tai Chi/Qigong may help cancer survivors manage several persistent symptoms after treatment, including fatigue and pain, while Tai Chi/Qigong was also associated with improved sleep…
A new U.S. study suggests that just two brief mindfulness sessions may influence several of the body’s stress-response systems at the same time. Researchers from San José State University and the University at Albany, State…
A new study at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa is examining whether a structured form of breath-based meditation can help college students manage stress while improving resilience, social connection and cognitive focus. For readers…
Older adults often report better emotional well-being than younger adults, even though aging can bring health challenges, losses, caregiving responsibilities and other stressful life events. This apparent contradiction has become known among researchers as the…
Slow breathing has become one of the most accessible ways to experiment with stress regulation. A person does not need specialized equipment, a meditation studio or an extended training program to slow their respiratory rhythm…
Stroke recovery does not end when a patient leaves the hospital. For many survivors, the months and years afterward can involve anxiety, depression, cognitive difficulties, fatigue, physical limitations and uncertainty about returning to everyday life.…
