An eight-week online mindfulness program improved cognitive functions and emotional regulation in 50 older adults, as per BMC Geriatrics.

The same program demonstrated changes in brain rhythms correlating with better attention switching and reduced rumination.

A separate study revealed that mindfulness audio recordings during radiation treatment lessened fatigue, sleep issues, and psychological distress in men with prostate cancer.

The feasibility of implementing mindfulness interventions early in cancer treatment was confirmed, aiming to reduce symptoms from the outset.

Mindfulness interventions were linked to significant decreases in treatment side effects compared to control groups.

The 'Ten Percent Happier' mindfulness app improved mental health outcomes for young survivors of childhood cancer, indicating the potential of mobile apps in supportive care.