MAP Train My Brain: Meditation Combined with Aerobic Exercise Reduces Stress and Rumination While Enhancing Quality of Life in Medical Students

Lavadera, Paul; Millon, Emma M.; Shors, Tracey J.

doi:10.1089/acm.2019.0281

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“…In a follow up study, the same group reported that MAP-Training reduced ruminative thoughts and post-traumatic feelings, while increased measures of self-worth in women victim of sexual violence ( Shors et al, 2018 ). A similar result was recently reported for medical students attending MAP-training for 8 weeks who presented less ruminative thoughts, stress symptoms and better quality of life ( Lavadera et al, 2020 ).…”

Section: Neurogenesis-inspired Therapies For Affective Disorderssupporting

confidence: 88%

“…A controlled level of AHN is an important factor for stress resilience as new hippocampal neurons afford ER by inhibiting the ventral DG in mice (Anacker et al, 2018). These data raise the possibility that modulation of AHN becomes a promising interventional therapy for affective disorders (Shors et al, 2014(Shors et al, , 2018Anacker and Hen, 2017;Millon and Shors, 2019;Lavadera et al, 2020). This is a reasonable possibility considering that pattern separation and cognitive flexibility may be impaired in affective disorders and they depend on AHN even in humans (Déry et al, 2013;Keith et al, 2015;Anacker and Hen, 2017;Toda et al, 2019).…”

Section: Impairment Of Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Affective Disordersmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Based on animal experiments it has been proposed that impairment of AHN as a consequence of chronic stress might impair the normal physiology of adult hippocampus, which could underlie the etiology of affective disorders, including depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ( Anacker and Hen, 2017 ; Toda et al, 2019 ; Murthy and Gould, 2020 ). This raises the interesting possibility that neurogenesis-inspired therapies, including aerobic exercise and meditation, may become a reality and an important tool in psychiatry and psychology ( Shors et al, 2014 ; Millon and Shors, 2019 ; Lavadera et al, 2020 ).…”

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Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Affective Disorders: New Neurons for Psychic Well-Being

Gomes-Leal

2021

Front. Neurosci.

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A paradigm shift in neuroscience was the discovery that new neurons are constantly produced in the adult mammalian brain of several species, including Homo sapiens. These new-born cells are formed in some main neurogenic niches, including the subventricular zone (SVZ) at the margin of the lateral ventricle and subgranular zone (SGZ) in the hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG). In the DG, neuroblasts derive from SGZ progenitors and migrate to the hippocampal granular layer becoming adult granule cells, which are integrated into functional adult circuits. It has been confirmed that adult hippocampal neurogenesis (AHN) is a long-lasting phenomenon in the human brain. The functions of hippocampal new-born cells are not fully established. Experimental studies suggest that they have unique electrophysiological properties, including hyperexcitability, which enable them to regulate adult granule cells. Their specific function depends on the anatomical hippocampal location along the hippocampal dorsal-ventral axis. Dorsal hippocampus plays a more defined role on spatial learning and contextual information, while the ventral hippocampus is more related to emotional behavior, stress resilience and social interaction. Several reports suggest a role for AHN in pattern separation, cognitive flexibility, forgetting and reversal learning. It has been proposed that deficits in AHN might impair normal DG function, including pattern separation and cognitive flexibility, which could play a role on the etiology of affective disorders, such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this paper, we review recent scientific evidence suggesting that impairment of AHN may underlie the pathophysiology of affective disorders even in humans and that neurogenesis-inspired therapies may be a promising approach to reduce symptoms of affective disorders in humans.

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2021

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“…A combination of physical and mental training has been shown to be beneficial in reducing stress and increasing quality of life [61]. Coupled together, studies indicate a potentially higher effectiveness than one modality alone [61,62]. Choreographed dance routines to popular music combined with calm breathing meditation has been shown to decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety for homeless women [63].…”

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An Intervention With Dance and Yoga for Girls With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (Just in TIME): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Philipson¹,

Särnblad²,

Ekstav³

et al. 2020

JMIR Res Protoc

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Background Functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) affect many children worldwide, predominantly girls, and cause considerable long-term negative consequences for individuals and society. Evidence-based and cost-effective treatments are therefore strongly needed. Physical activity has shown promising effects in the practical management of FAPDs. Dance and yoga are both popular activities that have been shown to provide significant psychological and pain-related benefits with minimal risk. The activities complement each other, in that dance involves dynamic, rhythmic physical activity, while yoga enhances relaxation and focus. Objective This study aims to evaluate the effects of a dance and yoga intervention among girls aged 9 to 13 years with FAPDs. Methods The study is a prospective randomized controlled trial among girls aged 9 to 13 years with functional abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, or both. The target sample size was 150 girls randomized into 2 arms: an intervention arm that receives dance and yoga sessions twice weekly for 8 months and a control arm that receives standard care. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and after 4, 8, 12, and 24 months, and long-term follow-up will be conducted 5 years from baseline. Questionnaires, interviews, and biomarker measures, such as cortisol in saliva and fecal microbiota, will be used. The primary outcome is the proportion of girls in each group with reduced pain, as measured by the faces pain scale-revised in a pain diary, immediately after the intervention. Secondary outcomes are gastrointestinal symptoms, general health, mental health, stress, and physical activity. The study also includes qualitative evaluations and health economic analyses. This study was approved by the Regional Ethical Review Board in Uppsala (No. 2016/082 1-2). Results Data collection began in October 2016. The intervention has been performed in 3 periods from 2016 through 2019. The final 5-year follow-up is anticipated to be completed by fall 2023. Conclusions Cost-effective and easily accessible interventions are warranted to reduce the negative consequences arising from FAPDs in young girls. Physical activity is an effective strategy, but intervention studies are needed to better understand what types of activities facilitate regular participation in this target group. The Just in TIME (Try, Identify, Move, and Enjoy) study will provide insights regarding the effectiveness of dance and yoga and is anticipated to contribute to the challenging work of reducing the burden of FAPDs for young girls. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02920268); https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02920268 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/19748

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Dance and yoga reduced functional abdominal pain in young girls: A randomized controlled trial

Högström

Philipson

Ekstav

et al. 2021

European Journal of Pain

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MAP Train My Brain: Meditation Combined with Aerobic Exercise Reduces Stress and Rumination While Enhancing Quality of Life in Medical Students

Cited by 24 publications

References 34 publications

Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Affective Disorders: New Neurons for Psychic Well-Being

Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Affective Disorders: New Neurons for Psychic Well-Being

An Intervention With Dance and Yoga for Girls With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (Just in TIME): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Dance and yoga reduced functional abdominal pain in young girls: A randomized controlled trial

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