Mindfulness Training Improves Retention Of Fear Extinction

Brief daily mindfulness training delivered through the HEADSPACE mindfulness app makes it easier to achieve lasting extinction of fear reactions, a new study indicates. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce negative emotions in both healthy individuals as well as patients with psychological problems. Studies have also shown that mindfulness is effective for treating clinical emotional…

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Can Mindful Eating Help Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk?

Given the high stress levels, extended periods of screen time, and regular social outings many Americans experience day-to-day in environments where high-calorie foods are readily available, it can be easy to fall into the habit of mindless eating, where we’re too distracted to pay attention to how much, what and why we’re eating. Research suggests…

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