Mindfulness Training Appears To Improve an Immune Function Marker in Lonely Older Adults

Mindfulness training may improve immune function in lonely older adults, according to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh and Carn

Click here to view in browser. Mindfulness Training Appears To Improve an Immune Function Marker in Lonely Older Adults Mindfulness training may improve immune function in lonely older adults, according to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. The study, which was funded by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, was published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.   Loneliness is a significant problem among older adults and a powerful psychosocial stressor that elevates the risks to health and for premature death in this population. As one effect, loneliness can speed up the decline in immune system functioning that happens as people age.   Read the full research result

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