Mindfulness training and systemic low-grade inflammation in stressed community adults: Evidence from two randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT: Mindfulness interventions have garnered significant attention as a complementary health treatment for many physical and psychological conditions. While some research has shown that mindfulness training can decrease psychological and physiological stress responses, it remains unclear whether mindfulness training impacts inflammation-a predictor of poor health outcomes. In addition, little research has examined the active components of mindfulness that may drive health-related improvements. Here, we provide data from two 3-arm randomized controlled trials that examined the effect of mindfulness training on inflammation in stressed community adults. Specifically, we examined whether training individuals to have an accepting attitude towards present moment experiences is a key emotion regulati

SUBMITTER: Villalba DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6622480 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature