Mindfulness, I'm sure you've at least heard the phrase before. But what is mindfulness? Mindfulness is essentially just another word for meditation or being in the moment. Other WRAL Top Stories ...

A new study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology reveals that just 30 days of guided mindfulness meditation can significantly enhance key aspects of attentional control — especially how ...

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, ...

New research shows how combining mindfulness with exercise boosts people's mental health and well-being and could help change exercise habits. For people looking to start 2024 with a new routine to ...

While scientists have studied mindfulness and its impact on psychological well-being since the 1930s, only recently have they examined the experience of mindfulness for older adults. Dr. Ruchika ...

Just 10 to 15 minutes of mindfulness practice a day led to reduced stress and anxiety for autistic adults who participated in a study led by scientists at MIT's McGovern Institute for Brain Research.

New research published in the journal Mindfulness provides evidence that a self-guided mindfulness app can reduce anxiety symptoms and perceived stress in autistic adults. The study found that ...

Over the past decade, suicide rates have increased by 30% for Black Americans. By contrast, in a similar time frame, epidemiological data reveals a decrease in suicide trends for white Americans. A ...

For many individuals, cycling is a lifelong activity. New technology and advances in bicycle design mean riding a bike as an older adult is more approachable than ever. Cycling is a low impact way to ...

Physical function, social participation and perceived general health emerged as crucial drivers of physical activity among older adults, according to a comprehensive analysis of 77 UK studies.