Adults with mild cognitive impairment may benefit from mindfulness
By Katherine Shagoury Mindfulness meditation may be a safe and feasible non-pharmacological treatment to help patients living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a new study by researchers at...
Read MoreTherapeutic virtual reality used to treat severe pain
By Katherine Shagoury Therapeutic virtual reality can be used to reduce severe pain in hospitalized patients, according to a new study by researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los...
Read MoreDigital games relieve stress more than mindfulness app, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Digital games, typical of those used on smartphones, may relieve stress after a day’s work more effectively than mindfulness apps, according to a new study published in...
Read MoreResveratrol opens door for new treatments for depression, anxiety
By Katherine Shagoury The plant compound resveratrol, found in red wine, displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to the control of stress in the brain,...
Read MoreResearch finds music effective in reducing anxiety before anesthesia
By Katherine Shagoury Music is a viable alternative to sedative medications in reducing patient anxiety prior to an anesthesia procedure, according to a Penn Medicine study published in the journal Regional...
Read MoreFamily relationships may affect asthma outcomes for children, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Positive family relationships could help youth to maintain good asthma management behaviors even in the face of difficult neighborhood conditions, according to a new study by researchers...
Read MoreNarrative therapy in integrative healthcare practice
By Julie Luzarraga Each patient we work with has their own unique story. Before they walk through the clinic doors, patients have whole lives with complicated variables that influence their...
Read MoreMatcha tea may reduce anxiety, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Drinking Matcha tea powder and extract have the potential to reduce anxiety, according to a new study published in the Journal of Functional Foods. Matcha is the...
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