Mindfulness training helped older adults lower depression, improve sleep
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 24, 2024
Mindfulness-based stress reduction can help lower depression while boosting sleep quality and emotional regulation in older adults, a new study finds.
Exercise does not boost cognitive function in seniors with memory concerns, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 15, 2022
Exercise is known to greatly benefit the overall health of older adults. But an 18-month study of nearly 600 seniors has found that neither exercise nor mindfulness improved cognitive function.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction safe, effective for anxiety disorders
Nov 10, 2022
In a randomized study, mindfulness-based stress reduction was found to be noninferior to Lexapro (escitalopram).
Online followup praised for reducing lingering depression and anxiety, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 10, 2020
Online depression care augments conventional therapy and helps prevent recurring symptoms, say psychologist-researchers.
Mindfulness training lowers blood pressure, fuels behavior change, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2019
A mindfulness-based program has spurred adults to change unhealthy habits and significantly lower their blood pressure.
Parkinson’s patients get a mood and mobility boost with mindfulness yoga
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 10, 2019
Yoga reduced anxiety and depression and increased the perception of spiritual well being in a study of adults with Parkinson’s.
Meditation reduces loneliness, inflammation in elderly adults, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 15, 2012
A meditation technique reduces loneliness and chronic inflammation disorders in seniors, new research shows.