Newswise Feature Channel: Mindfulness

How Fear Fuels Fight or Flight

Texas AArrayM 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. ...

Healthy Minds Innovations Unveils Breakthrough Wellbeing Index for Teens and Adults, and the "Our World of Emotions" Campaign

Healthy Minds Innovations — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:05:10 EST

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Healthy Minds Innovations (HMI) proudly announces the Healthy Minds Index, a cutting-edge wellbeing survey that will offer breakthrough insights into the trainable aspects of wellbeing in teens and adults.

Going with the Gut: Exploring Top Management Team Intuition in Strategic Decision-Making

Journal of Business Research — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:05:47 EST

Why Saying You'll 'Never Retire' May Be a Warning Sign

Ohio State University — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:05:30 EST

Americans who say they expect to "never retire" are more likely than others to score low on a measure of financial knowledge, a new study shows.

Brain Scans Reveal that Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Is Not a Placeb

University of California San Diego — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:05:52 EST

Brain scans reveal that mindfulness meditation engages different neural pathways compared to placebo, demonstrating that pain relief from mindfulness meditation is not the result of the placebo effect.

How Hope Beats Mindfulness When Times Are Tough

North Carolina State University — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:05:12 EST

A recent study finds that hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at helping people manage stress and stay professionally engaged during periods of prolonged stress at work. The study underscores the importance of looking ahead, rather than living "in the moment," during hard times.

JMU experts offer back-to-school tips, advice for students

James Madison University — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:05:52 EST

Cognitive styles and psi: psi researchers are more similar to skeptics than to lay believers

University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:05:09 EST

Belief in psi, which includes psychic phenomena such as extra-sensory perception and post-mortem survival, is widespread yet controversial. According to one of the leading and perhaps most tested hypotheses, high belief in psi can be explained by differences in various aspects of cognition, including cognitive styles.

Mindfulness Meditation: A Promising Remedy for Addiction and Chronic Pain

University of Utah Health — Tue, 28 May 2024 18:05:03 EST

A particular form of mindfulness emphasizing pleasure works as well as a starting dose of a narcotic for pain and better than traditional psychotherapy for substance abuse.

Impact of Meditation Versus Exercise on Psychological Characteristics, Paranormal Experiences, and Beliefs: Randomized Trial

University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:05:34 EST

Breathe, don't vent: Turning down the heat is key to managing anger

Ohio State University — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 EST

Venting about a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it's not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests.

Mind-wandering increases over time while completing a task

University of Miami — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:05:03 EST

A new University of Miami study shows that a person's ability to sustain their attention while performing a task decreases over time.

Eboo Patel named U's 2024 Commencement speaker

University of Utah — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:05:28 EST

Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith America, will give the keynote address for the University of Utah's 2024 general campus-wide commencement.

Life doesn't stop at age 65. Get the latest on seniors and healthy aging in the Seniors channel

Newswise — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:05:09 EST

Below are some of the latest research and features on this growing population of older adults in the Seniors channel on Newswise.

Study visually captures a hard truth: Walking home at night is not the same for women

Brigham Young University — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:05:46 EST

An eye-catching new study shows just how different the experience of walking home at night is for women versus men.

Expert provides tips to show some love for heart health

West Virginia University — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:05:56 EST

VCU research promotes a business paradigm shift that emphasizes people, not just profit

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:05:07 EST

New research from Virginia Commonwealth University fundamentally challenges the paradigm that business organizations should promote profit above all else.

Don't look back: the aftermath of a distressing event is more memorable than the lead-up, study suggests

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:05:50 EST

A Beckman study led by Paul Bogdan and Florin and Sanda Dolcos suggests the moments that follow a distressing episode are more memorable than the moments leading up to it.