Newswise Feature Channel: Mindfulness

Happiness Expert Available: Case Western Reserve University Researcher Gives Tips for How to Build Resilience, Motivation and Well-Being in a Time of Crisis

Case Western Reserve University — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:50:22 EST

Optimism Can Boost Saving, Especially for Lower-Income Individuals

American Psychological Association (APA) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:00 EST

Being optimistic about the future may help people save more money, and the effect appears strongest among those with lower incomes, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Husker Expert: How to Survive (and Thrive in) Performance Reviews

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:20:24 EST

Returning to the office after the start of a new year may mean a fresh mindset, a clean office and an overall stronger motivation to get stuff done. But, before all that can start, it's important to reflect on last year's work. Job performance reviews to many can be the most intimidating meeting of the year, but they don't have to be.

Exploring Decision Making in People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Association for Psychological Science — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:25:45 EST

OCD can be treated, but people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people. A recent study theorized that decision making could be, at least partly, to blame.

Can Employees Benefit from a Digital Mindfulness Program?

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:30:08 EST

To determine whether self-guided mindfulness could prove a potent tool in combatting workplace stress and burnout, researchers from the UC San Francisco Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences launched a large mindfulness trial for over 1,400 UCSF employees.

The Rise of NoLo: Tips to Join the No-Alcohol or Low-Alcohol Trend

Arizona State University (ASU) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:00:54 EST

This month, the U.S. surgeon general released a new advisory on the link between alcohol and cancer risk.The advisory includes a series of recommendations to increase awareness of the link, including proposing the addition of a warning label on alcohol."Alcohol is a toxin. The more alcohol that is introduced into your body, the more it's circulating around waiting to be metabolized," said Melinda Johnson, clinical professor in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University and ASU Online.

سبب عدم الالتزام بالكثير من قرارات العام الجديد

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:10:52 EST

تقول صفية ديبار الحاصلة على بكالوريوس الطب والجراحة والطبيبة العامة والخبيرة في مجال المرونة في مايو كلينك هيلثكير في لندن إن هناك سببًا لعدم الالتزام بالكثير من قرارات العام الجديد والأهداف الأخرى التي لا نحققها، ومن الممكن أن يكون له التأثير على أفكارنا وأفعالنا دون دراية منا. إذا كنت تواجه صعوبة في تحقيق أهدافك في ممارسة الرياضة أكثر وتناول وجبات مغذية أكثر واتخاذ خطوات أخرى تجاه نمط حياة صحي أكثر، فقد يكون السبب وفقًا للدكتور ديبار هو وجود اعتقاد سلبي يحد من قدراتك.

O culpado por tras das muitas resolucoes de Ano-Novo nao cumpridas

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:05:46 EST

Ha um culpado habitual por tras das muitas resolucoes de Ano-Novo nao cumpridas e outros objetivos nao alcancados que pode influenciar seus pensamentos e acoes sem sua consciencia, afirma a Dra. Safia Debar, Bacharela em Medicina e Cirurgia, medica de clinica geral e especialista em resiliencia na Mayo Clinic Healthcare em Londres.

El culpable de las muchas resoluciones de Ano Nuevo no cumplidas

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:00:59 EST

Hay un culpable habitual detras de las muchas resoluciones de Ano Nuevo no cumplidas y otros objetivos no alcanzados que pueden influir en sus pensamientos y acciones sin su conciencia, afirma la Dra. Safia Debar, Licenciada en Medicina y Cirugia, medica general y experta en resiliencia en Mayo Clinic Healthcare, en Londres.

New Year's Resolutions: Why They Often Fail and How to Stay on Track

University of Delaware — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:40:20 EST

The Culprit Behind Many Broken New Year's Resolutions

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:10:05 EST

There is a common culprit behind many broken New Year's resolutions and other unrealized goals, and it can influence your thoughts and actions without your awareness, says Safia Debar, M.B.B.S., a general practitioner and resiliency expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.

How Can You Make 2025 a Healthy New Year? Health Experts Offer Tips

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:40:17 EST

Chances are you already know the basics for a healthy new year: Get enough sleep, exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, keep your stress in check. But there's more to well-being than that - plus, even those basics can be hard to practice consistently.

Is Your Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

University of Miami — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:25:49 EST

University of Miami law lecturer Scott L. Rogers talks about the benefits of embracing optimism.

Tips for Managing New Year's Resolutions and Staying Mindful in 2025

Virginia Tech — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:10:15 EST

As they ring in 2025, many people will be thinking about how to reset goals and make lifestyle changes. Individuals often set challenging resolutions and then tend to lose motivation as time progresses. Instead of making a resolution, Virginia Tech behavioral psychologist Samantha Harden suggests a different approach in the new year.

Cultivating Hope in Uncertain Times

University of Miami — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:05:29 EST

A University of Miami psychologist outlines strategies to help us rebalance, find a spark of joy, and restore a sense of hopefulness when life's inevitable blue notes are sounding.

Health Tips and Lookouts to Help You Power Through the Holiday Season

Mayo Clinic — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:35:57 EST

Whether it's overeating, catching an illness or feeling stress or sheer exhaustion, a busy calendar of holiday festivities can take a toll on health, says Safia Debar, MBBS, a general practitioner and stress management expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.

Curious by Nature: Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb - Curiosity with a Capital 'C'

Newswise — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:25:57 EST

Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb from Columbia University shares groundbreaking insights into the science of curiosity. Known for her research on cognition and decision-making, Dr. Gottlieb explains that curiosity isn't just about learning--it's a complex process where our brains assess uncertainty and prioritize valuable information

How Fear Fuels Fight or Flight

Texas A&M AgriLife — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:20:36 EST

Vishal Gohil, Ph.D., professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, said fear triggers the adrenal gland to release adrenaline, a hormone that targets specific organs to help you react quickly.

Sweet Temptations: Expert Advice for Mindful Holiday Eating

Virginia Tech — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:50:07 EST

Halloween candy is everywhere. If you have kids in your home, the amount of candy around you may double or triple by Halloween night, and that's not counting the bowl that made its way into your office -- for guests, of course. This is only the beginning of candy season: we see you, Christmas and Valentine's Day. How do you make sure you're not mindlessly filling up on all the extra sweet treats? Samantha Harden, associate professor and exercise specialist in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech, encourages us to enjoy the flavors of the season while remaining mindful and prioritizing movement.

Expert Available: Rise in Scammers and Opportunists Around Hurricane Relief & Rebuilding Efforts

George Washington University — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:11 EST

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, scammers and opportunists are looking to exploit the victims of the storm. ...