The co-occurrence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression is associated with a seven-fold increased risk of suicide. The purpose of the current systematic review is to synthesize the evidence of the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on depression and alcohol craving in ...

The positive effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on mental health have been reported in diverse populations. However, few studies have examined the relationship between MBIs and biomarkers. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effects of MBIs on specific biomarkers i...

It has been found that Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) reduces rumination in remitted and currently depressed patients. However, less is known about the effects of MBCT on rumination in chronically and treatment-resistant depressed patients. Typically, questionnaires are used to assess...

Fatigue, boredom, pain, performance anxiety, and negative thoughts are challenges characteristic of competitive running. One psychological technique that is gaining support and has been successfully implemented in sport is the practice of mindfulness. Where conventional psychological skills train...

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most concerning injuries for football players. The aim of this review is to investigate the effects of exercise-based interventions targeting at reducing ACL injury rate or mitigating risk factors of ACL injury in adult football players. Following PR...

There is a lack of agreement on the efficacy of different exercise interventions in hemodialysis patients. We analyzed which exercise type is the most beneficial in terms of functional fitness and inflammation. A literature search of seven databases yielded 33 studies that met the inclusion crite...

NTRODUCTION: Ankle instability is highly prevalent in physically active individuals and the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs based on exercise is still unclear. The objective of this study is to assess the effects of any type of exercise programs compared to any other intervention or no i...

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review was to summarize the current best evidence for the effectiveness, feasibility, user compliance and safety of exercise-based games (EBGs), including virtual reality and interactive video game interventions, for the rehabilitation of individuals with neurolog...

A systematic review was undertaken to assess the effects of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) for patients with stable angina. Methods Databases (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, Embase and CINAHL) were searched up to October 2017, without language restriction. Ra...

Background A previous Cochrane review has shown that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) can benefit myocardial infarction and postrevascularisation patients. However, the impact on stable angina remains unclear and guidance is inconsistent. Whilst recommended in the guidelines of American...