Mindfulness Interventions Boost Health in Seniors, Cancer Patients, and Young Survivors
May 2, 2024
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.
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News-Medical • May 1, 2024
Listening to mindfulness audio recordings eases side effects of radiation therapy
McKnight's Long-Term Care News • May 1, 2024
Online mindfulness program boosts memory, attention in older adults