ICU nurses face a tough job. They deal with life-and-death situations daily. This can take a toll on their mental health. A study looked into how mindfulness can help. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program. It teaches people to stay calm and focused. The study wanted to see if it could boost nurses' resilience and well-being. Resilience is about bou...
In Taiwan, a recent study looked at how mindfulness and fun activities can help older adults with type 2 diabetes. The focus was on improving their health and well-being. Researchers worked with 82 seniors from two hospitals. They split them into two groups. One group got the usual diabetes care. The other group got something extra: an 8-week program. This program m...
Chess is more than just a game; it's a battle of wits that can stir up a lot of stress and anxiety. This is especially true for those competing in the Chess Olympiad, a major international event. While yoga is known for helping people manage stress, its effects on chess players haven't been studied much. Researchers decided to look into this. They wanted to see if y...
Nestled just a short drive from the hustle of downtown McKinney, there's a special place that many locals don't even know about. The Thuong Hanh Buddhist Monastery sits quietly on a grassy hill, surrounded by trees, offering a peaceful escape from everyday life. It's a place where people from all walks of life come to find calm and connect with others. The monastery...
Teens who had tough starts in life often struggle with managing their emotions. Their brains work differently, especially in areas that help them understand and control their feelings. A recent study explored if mindfulness, combined with brain training, could help these teens. The study involved two groups: teens who faced early adversity and those who didn't. They...
Mindfulness is often seen as a way to stay calm and focused. But what if it's more than that? What if it's about understanding life and death too? This idea comes from teachers and researchers who work together around the world. They think mindfulness is not just about psychology. It's also about philosophy and spirituality. Life and death education is a big part of...
Stress is a constant companion in today's fast-paced world. One hormone often blamed for stress-related issues is cortisol. It's a key player in how our bodies react to stress. Produced by the adrenal glands, cortisol helps us wake up, sleep, and manage stress. But too much of it can lead to health problems. So, what's the deal with all the quick fixes promising to l...
In the high-pressure world of senior military colleges, students face unique challenges. Both academic demands and military training can pile up stress. So, what if there was a simple way to ease that tension? Mindfulness training might just be the answer. Two studies were conducted to see how this practice affects students. The first was a short, 4-week trial with 3...
Public sector employees often face high stress levels. So, it is vital to find effective ways to manage it. Two popular methods stand out: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L) and Stress Reduction Psychoeducation (SRP). Both aim to boost mental well-being, but they go about it differently. MBCT-L is all about mindfulness. It teaches people to stay p...
Mindfulness meditation is a practice that can be broken down into two main types: focused attention (FA) and open monitoring (OM). Traditionally, it is suggested that FA meditation should be tackled before OM meditation. This recommendation is based on ancient Buddhist teachings. However, no one has really tested if the order of these meditations affects how well the...