http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Scientific studies have suggested that a wandering mind indicates unhappiness, whereas a mind that is present in the moment indicates well-being. Now, a preliminary UCSF study suggests a possible link between mind wandering and aging, by looking at a biological measure of longevity. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-minds-aging-cells.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:34:35 EST news272316866 (Medical Xpress)—Eating mindfully, or consuming food in response to physical cues of hunger and fullness, is just as effective as adhering to nutrition-based guidelines in reducing weight and blood sugar levels in adults with Type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-diabetes-mindful-equals-traditional-lowering.html Health Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:35:14 EST news271614898 A simple form of mindful meditation can help breast cancer survivors stave off the symptoms of depression, new research suggests. But the potential benefits don't stop there. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-simple-meditation-shown-decrease-symptoms.html Psychology & Psychiatry Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:50:01 EST news268839761