Mindfulnes-Based Stress Reduction for Older Couples with Metabolic Syndrome: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Monin, Joan K.; Sperduto, C Maria; Manigault, Andrew W.; Dutton, Anne; Ali, Ather; Clark, Margaret S.; Jastreboff, Ania M.

doi:10.1007/s12671-019-01301-9

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“…The positive effects of a laboratory mindfulness induction on salivary cortisol (as an indicator of stress‐sensitive activation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis) and alpha‐amylase levels (as an indicator of activity of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system) were stronger in people with high dispositional mindfulness (Laurent et al, 2015). However, no beneficial effects were found for biological markers of metabolic syndrome (Monin et al, 2020).…”

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“…The benefits also seemed to spill over to nonenrolled partners, but the participating partner seemed to benefit more (Khaddouma et al, 2017). Similarly, other studies reported differential results between partners: Among these, benefits were only reported for veterans (Kahn et al, 2016), women with metabolic syndrome (Monin et al, 2020), and partners of pregnant women (Gambrel & Piercy, 2015a). Only one study reported adverse effects (Price-Blackshear et al, 2020).…”

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Mindfulness‐Based Couple Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review

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Over the past decades, mindfulness‐based interventions have been shown to improve individual health and well‐being in clinical and nonclinical settings. More recently, secular contemplative trainings were adapted to the couple context as research showed satisfying couple relationships to be one of the strongest predictors of physical and mental health. Mindfulness‐based interventions hence seem to be a promising treatment in couple counseling and therapy in both clinical and nonclinical settings. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to provide an overview of the emerging literature in the field of mindfulness‐based interventions for couples and other dyads. Overall, sixteen studies met the inclusion criteria. To summarize the heterogeneous quantitative literature regarding individual outcomes, mindfulness interventions for couples seem to increase mindfulness, self‐compassion, well‐being, and quality of life. Additionally, we found initial evidence of beneficial effects on relieving psychopathological symptoms and psychobiological stress measures. Measures of relationship quality were the predominant dyadic outcome. Based on these studies, we cautiously conclude that mindfulness trainings can enhance relationship quality. Practitioners should be aware that mindfulness‐based interventions for couples can potentially improve the perceived relationship quality between partners and the individual burden. Future studies should expand the field, particularly with regard to other contemplative practices for couples such as compassion interventions.

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Mindfulness‐Based Couple Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review

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“…In addition to its potential impact on serum lipid levels, meditation is recognized for its myriad benefits on both mental and physical health outcomes such as stress reduction, improved mental well-being, enhanced focus, and better overall emotional resilience [ 1 , 68 ], even in patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors [ 69 , 70 , 71 ]. Furthermore, the absence of adverse effects associated with meditation enhances its appeal as a complementary approach to traditional interventions.…”

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Effects of Static Meditation Practice on Blood Lipid Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Antonelli,

Donelli,

Gurgoglione

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This review aims to delineate the potential impact of static meditation practice on cholesterol and triglyceride levels. PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar were systematically screened up until December 2023 to identify pertinent studies. After searching the scientific literature, 16 clinical studies (11 trials and 5 observational experiments) met the criteria for inclusion, involving a total of 1147 participants. In general, Ayurvedic-based meditation techniques were predominantly associated with lower total cholesterol levels, mindfulness-based techniques demonstrated benefits in both total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and Eastern meditation techniques with spiritual origins were primarily linked to improved serum concentrations of HDL cholesterol. Study participants mostly engaged in meditation on a daily basis, often practicing it once or even twice a day, spanning a duration ranging from a few weeks to several months. The meta-analysis shows an association between meditation practice in healthy or sub-healthy adults and reduced cholesterol levels, with an average decrease of approximately −14 mg/dL (MD = −13.91 [−23.35; −4.47] mg/dL; p = 0.02), alongside favorable and even more pronounced impacts on triglyceride levels (MD = −32.56 [−48.44; −16.68] mg/dL; p < 0.01). In summary, regular engagement in static meditation practices can be associated with lower triglyceride and, to a lesser extent, cholesterol levels. Further studies on the topic are recommended to better investigate the relationship between meditation practice and physiological parameters.

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“…The results of a study carried out by Guyot et al [22] were indicative of the existence of an association of higher mindfulness with lower odds of developing a metabolic syndrome, a lower waist circumference, higher high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol, and lower level of fasting blood glucose among individuals with depressive symptomatology. Based on the findings of a study performed by Monin et al [23], engagement in MBSR as a couple to address symptoms of metabolic syndrome was well-received and feasible, and preliminary effects suggested more benefits for wives than husbands in terms of physical functioning and relational well-being. The innovation of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of MBSR and cognitive therapy on hypertension in patients with metabolic syndrome.…”

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Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction on Hypertension among Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

Shahbazi

Taghvaei

Solati

et al. 2021

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Background and Objective: Marital Reducing stressors is an effective way to decrease blood pressure and its other associated symptoms. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on metabolic syndrome among patients with hypertension. Materials and Methods: This experimental research was conducted based on a pretest-posttest control group design. A total number of 50 cardiovascular patients referring to Shahrekord Cohort Study, Shahrekord, Iran, in 2019 were selected using the convenience sampling method and randomly divided into experimental and control groups (n=25 each). Metabolic syndrome indices, including blood pressure, blood sugar, glucose triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein, and low-density lipoprotein, were used to collect the required data. All groups received the same standard medications under the supervision of an interventional cardiologist. In addition to the standard medical treatment, the experimental group received the intervention of MBSR (eight 90-minute sessions). The control group did not receive any non-pharmacological intervention. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance. Results: The results showed that MBSR was effective in improving metabolic syndrome symptoms in cardiovascular patients with hypertension (P<0.05). Conclusions: The employment of MBSR along with medical and pharmacological treatments could help cardiovascular disease patients to improve the symptoms of metabolic syndrome.

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Mindfulnes-Based Stress Reduction for Older Couples with Metabolic Syndrome: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Cited by 8 publications

References 28 publications

Mindfulness‐Based Couple Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review

Mindfulness‐Based Couple Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review

Effects of Static Meditation Practice on Blood Lipid Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction on Hypertension among Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

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