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Mindfulness training alters emotional memory recall

Mindfulness training alters emotional memory recall compared to active controls: support for an emotional information processing model of mindfulness. Front Hum Neurosci. 2012;6:15 Authors: Roberts-Wolfe D, Sacchet M, Hastings E, Roth H, Britton W Abstract Objectives: While mindfulness-based interventions have received widespread application in both clinical and non-clinical populations, the mechanism by which mindfulness meditation [...]

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Analysis of dynamic respiratory patterns during meditation

Point process time-frequency analysis of dynamic respiratory patterns during meditation practice. Med Biol Eng Comput. 2012 Feb 21; Authors: Kodituwakku S, Lazar SW, Indic P, Chen Z, Brown EN, Barbieri R Abstract Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) is largely mediated by the autonomic nervous system through its modulating influence on the heart beats. We propose a [...]

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Effects of acupuncture-assisted anesthesia in gynecologic laparoscopy surgery

Comparison of effects of acupuncture-assisted anesthesia with different acupoint combination in gynecologic laparoscopy operation Abstract OBJECTIVE: To explore the best acupoint combination of acupuncture-assisted anesthesia in gynecologic laparoscopy operation. METHODS: Ninety patients, with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I – II, and scheduled for elective gynecologic laparoscopy operation, were randomly divided into 3 [...]

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Tai chi and postural stability in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Tai chi training appears to reduce balance impairments in patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease, with additional benefits of improved functional capacity and reduced falls. (Funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.)

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Tai Chi and Postural Stability in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Tai chi training appears to reduce balance impairments in patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease, with additional benefits of improved functional capacity and reduced falls.

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Mindfulness meditation counteracts self-control depletion.

Mindfulness meditation counteracts self-control depletion. Conscious Cogn. 2012 Feb 4; Authors: Friese M, Messner C, Schaffner Y Abstract Mindfulness meditation describes a set of different mental techniques to train attention and awareness. Trait mindfulness and extended mindfulness interventions can benefit self-control. The present study investigated the short-term consequences of mindfulness meditation under conditions of limited [...]

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Effects of Low-Intensity Resistance Exercise Under Acute Systemic Hypoxia on Hormonal Responses.

Effects of Low-Intensity Resistance Exercise Under Acute Systemic Hypoxia on Hormonal Responses. J Strength Cond Res. 2012 Feb 3; Authors: Kon M, Ikeda T, Homma T, Suzuki Y Abstract Kon, M, Ikeda, T, Homma, T, and Suzuki, Y. Effects of low-intensity resistance exercise under acute systemic hypoxia on hormonal responses. J Strength Cond Res 26(3): [...]

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Reduced functional connectivity between cortical sources in five meditation traditions detected with lagged coherence using EEG tomography.

Reduced functional connectivity between cortical sources in five meditation traditions detected with lagged coherence using EEG tomography. Neuroimage. 2012 Jan 12; Authors: Lehmann D, Faber PL, Tei S, Pascual-Marqui RD, Milz P, Kochi K Abstract Brain functional states are established by functional connectivities between brain regions. In experienced meditators (13 Tibetan Buddhists, 15 QiGong, 14 [...]

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Effects of an 8-week meditation program on mood and anxiety in patients with memory loss.

Effects of an 8-week meditation program on mood and anxiety in patients with memory loss. J Altern Complement Med. 2012 Jan;18(1):48-53 Authors: Moss AS, Wintering N, Roggenkamp H, Khalsa DS, Waldman MR, Monti D, Newberg AB Abstract Abstract Background: This study assesses changes in mood and anxiety in a cohort of subjects with memory loss [...]

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Impact of Tai Chi exercise on multiple fracture-related risk factors in post-menopausal osteopenic women: a pilot pragmatic, randomized trial.

Impact of Tai Chi exercise on multiple fracture-related risk factors in post-menopausal osteopenic women: a pilot pragmatic, randomized trial. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2012 Jan 30;12(1):7 Authors: Wayne PM, Kiel DP, Buring JE, Connors EM, Bonato P, Yeh GY, Cohen CJ, Mancinelli C, Davis RB Abstract ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Tai Chi (TC) is a mind-body exercise [...]

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