MINDFULNESS

This small pilot study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness program could help reduce chronic stress and related biological factors that may increase colon cancer risk. It involved 24 Black women, aged 45-65, living in high-stress Chicago neighborhoods who were already at elevate…

This study tested whether a mindfulness-based healthy living training program could help reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and improve quality of life. Researchers enrolled 114 women with regular menstrual cycles and significant PMS symptoms. The program taught mindf…

This study tested whether an online mindfulness training program could help pregnant women cope with fear of childbirth and improve their birth satisfaction. It involved 38 first-time mothers who were randomly assigned to either receive the mindfulness training or not. Researcher…

This study explored how Buddhist teachings could help reduce the social stigma experienced by people living with HIV in Myanmar. Researchers worked with 19 participants to adapt an existing program aimed at lowering stigma and improving quality of life. The goal was to see if cul…

This study tested whether a special mindfulness training program could help athletes perform better during high-pressure situations. Researchers compared the mindfulness program to a positive self-talk technique and a no-training group in 97 young endurance athletes. The goal was…

This study tested whether simple smartphone exercises could help college and graduate students feel better. Researchers had 259 students try different 21-day photo routines—like taking pictures of things that made them happy—to see if it improved their mood and reduced feelings o…

This study tested whether mindfulness training could help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in people living with type 2 diabetes. Researchers worked with 140 participants, randomly assigning half to receive mindfulness sessions and half to a comparison group. They measured …

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness education program could help people with anxiety disorders. Fifty participants were randomly assigned to either take the mindfulness course or receive no special program. Researchers measured changes in stress, fear of uncertainty, …

This study tested whether adding mindfulness practice to a 10-week college biology course could help students manage stress. 76 undergraduate students were randomly assigned to either take the special 'Mindful Physiology' course or be placed on a waitlist. Researchers measured st…

This study tested whether a 22-week program combining guided forest walks and mindfulness practices could reduce stress and improve well-being in adults who are highly sensitive to their environment. 310 participants were randomly assigned to either the outdoor forest program or …

This study tested a short, on-site mindfulness program designed to help reduce stress for doctors, nurses, and other frontline hospital staff during the intense COVID-19 outbreak in Madrid. It involved 1000 healthcare workers and aimed to see if the brief sessions were helpful, s…

This small pilot study tested whether a 10-week online mindfulness course could help reduce stress and related body inflammation in young adults (ages 18-29) who experienced childhood trauma. Fifteen participants took part in group video sessions and tracked their daily stress an…

This study tested whether a mindfulness training program could help people manage pain from hip or knee osteoarthritis. Forty participants with moderate to severe pain were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness course or a control group. Researchers measured changes in pain…

This study tested whether a short mindfulness education program could help young women feel better about themselves and reduce feelings of shame or stigma around sexual and reproductive health. Forty-eight female university students were split into two groups, with one group rece…

This study tested whether a brief mindfulness program could help women feel less anxious and improve their emotional wellbeing before and after breast cancer surgery. Researchers worked with 42 women who were scheduled for surgery, having them use mindfulness exercises and comple…

This study aimed to find the best way to help university students keep using stress management strategies over the long term. It compared three follow-up support methods—workshop boosters, online community drop-ins, and email reminders—against a group that received no extra suppo…

This small pilot study aimed to see if mindfulness practices like meditation or yoga could help reduce stress and burnout while increasing feelings of belonging for faculty and staff at a nursing college. Thirty-two participants were assigned to do either meditation or yoga twice…

This study aimed to understand the connection between mental health and the body's immune system. Researchers measured stress, resilience, and childhood experiences in 700 Slovak adults, including some in treatment for alcohol addiction, and tested their blood for immune markers.…