Initial mindfulness meditation training does not induce specific improvements in executive functioning relative to relaxation techniques, according to research published in Acta Psychologica. These ...

For decades, doctors and scientists have known that exercise is important for older adults -- it can lower risk for cardiac issues, strengthen bones, improve mood and provide other benefits. Likewise, ...

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a common problem among children and adults. ADHD is characterized by difficulty sustaining attention, completing ...

Although mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) improves cognitive function, the mechanism is not clear. In this study, people aged 65 years and older were recruited from elderly communities in ...

Older adults facing memory loss now have stronger evidence than ever that a handful of repeatable daily actions can slow ...

Understood reports six self-care strategies for kids to enhance emotional regulation, including mindfulness techniques, play ...

A large study that focused on whether exercise and mindfulness training could boost cognitive function in older adults found no such improvement following either intervention. Researchers at ...