by Michelle Anne | Jan 22, 2019
Is the mirror system key to how social understanding is created in the brain? Researchers from Denmark released a new study on Feb. 24 showing that specific brain cells called “mirror neurons” may help people interpret the actions they see other people perform. Mirror...
by Michelle Anne | Jan 22, 2019
A stressful situation — whether something environmental, such as a looming work deadline, or psychological, such as persistent worry about losing a job — can trigger a cascade of stress hormones that produce well-orchestrated physiological changes. A stressful...
by Michelle Anne | Nov 14, 2018
Individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder in the mindfulness group had a greater drop in stress-related ACTH hormone. Individuals in the mindfulness group also had a greater drop in pro-imflammatory cytokines during the stress task. Findings suggest that...
by Michelle Anne | Sep 24, 2018
The present study explores the role of (1) “experiential avoidance” (being non-accepting towards mental events) and (2) “mindful awareness” (being attentive in the present moment) in the prediction of well-being. These established constructs are newly complemented...
by Michelle Anne | Sep 24, 2018
Mass. General-led study shows distinct effects on brain areas associated with awareness and with deliberate relaxation A variety of meditation-based programs have been developed in recent years to reduce stress and medical symptoms and to promote wellness. One...
by Michelle Anne | Sep 24, 2018
The mechanisms by which cognitive processes influence states of bodily arousal are important for understanding the pathogenesis and maintenance of stress-related morbidity. We used PET to investigate cerebral activity relating to the cognitively driven modulation of...
