Psychology & Psychiatry

New study shows meditating before lecture leads to better grades

(Medical Xpress)—Practicing a little Zen before class can lead to better grades, according to a new experimental study by George Mason University professor Robert Youmans and University of Illinois doctoral student Jared ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Mindfulness meditation may decrease impact of migraine

Migraine is a neurological disease that can be severely debilitating and is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Unfortunately, many patients with migraine discontinue medications due to ineffectiveness or side ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Mindfulness meditation reduces loneliness in older adults: study

For older adults, loneliness is a major risk factor for health problems — such as cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's — and death. Attempts to diminish loneliness with social networking programs like creating ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

The benefits of 'being in the present'

(HealthDay)—When you have a full schedule, multitasking might seem like the best way to finish your endless to-do list.

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