Comparative effectiveness of multiple exercise interventions in the treatment of mental health disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Q Yu, KK Wong, OK Lei, J Nie, Q Shi, L Zou… - Sports medicine-open, 2022 - Springer
Background The efficacy of exercise interventions in the treatment of mental health disorders
is well known, but research is lacking on the most efficient exercise type for specific mental …

Laughter and humour for personal development: A systematic scoping review of the evidence

FN Gonot-Schoupinsky, G Garip, D Sheffield - European Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction The accessibility of laughter and humour make them attractive choices for self-
care, and integrative medicine. There is a growing body of literature, but both fields are …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of combined chronic predictable and unpredictable stress on depression-like symptoms in mice

Y Qiao, J Zhao, C Li, M Zhang, L Wei… - Annals of …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Mental stress mainly induces depression, and predictable stress, as well as a
constant bombardment of chronic unpredictable micro-stressors, always coexist in daily life …

[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of laughter-inducing interventions in patients with somatic or mental health problems: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized …

K Stiwi, J Rosendahl - Complementary therapies in clinical practice, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and purpose Laughter-inducing interventions hold promise as affordable and
easy to implement treatments for a range of ailments. The aim of this study was to build on …

Effectiveness of yoga for major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Y Wu, D Yan, J Yang - Frontiers in psychiatry, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Objective Major depressive disorder (MDD) has a relapse rate that cannot be ignored and
places a tremendous burden on the patient in the prevention and treatment process. Yoga, a …

[HTML][HTML] Therapeutic role of yoga in neuropsychological disorders

E Nourollahimoghadam, S Gorji, A Gorji… - World journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Yoga is considered a widely-used approach for health conservation and can be adopted as
a treatment modality for a plethora of medical conditions, including neurological and …

Systematic review for the medical applications of meditation in randomized controlled trials

DY Kim, SH Hong, SH Jang, SH Park, JH Noh… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Meditation has been increasingly adapted for healthy populations and
participants with diseases. Its beneficial effects are still challenging to determine due to the …

Effect of laughter exercise versus 0.1% sodium hyaluronic acid on ocular surface discomfort in dry eye disease: non-inferiority randomised controlled trial

J Li, Y Liao, SY Zhang, L Jin, N Congdon, Z Fan… - bmj, 2024 - bmj.com
Objective To assess efficacy and safety of laughter exercise in patients with symptomatic dry
eye disease. Design Non-inferiority randomised controlled trial. Setting Recruitment was …

Laughter yoga as an enjoyable therapeutic approach for glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial

M Hirosaki, T Ohira, Y Wu, E Eguchi, K Shirai… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Laughter has been reported to have various health benefits. However, data on
the long-term effects of laughter interventions on diabetes are limited. This study aimed to …

Mind-body interventions for anxiety disorders: a review of the evidence base for mental health practitioners

SS Bandealy, NC Sheth, SK Matuella, JR Chaikind… - Focus, 2021 - Am Psychiatric Assoc
Mind-body interventions have gained increasing popularity for use with anxiety symptoms;
however, it is unclear what role they play in the treatment of anxiety disorders, such as …