Brain imaging reveals how mindfulness program boosts pain regulation

Research has isolated the changes in pain-related brain activity that follow mindfulness training -- pointing a way toward more targeted and precise pain treatment.

Spirituality linked with better health outcomes, patient care

The study is the most rigorous and comprehensive analysis to date of scientific literature on health and spirituality. Overlooking spirituality in health care leaves patients feeling disconnected from the health care system and from the clinicians caring for them. Asking about a patient's spirituality should be part of patient-centered, value-sensitive care, new research suggests.

Mindfulness meditation reduces pain by separating it from the self

Mindfulness meditation is effective in reducing pain relief; a new study reveals the underlying neural circuitry.

Link between recognizing our voice and feeling in control

Being able to recognize our own voice is a critical factor for our sense of control over our speech, according to a new study. If people think they hear someone else's voice when they speak, they do not strongly feel that they caused the sound. This could be a clue to understanding the experience of people who live with auditory hallucinations and could help to improve online communication and virtual reality experiences.