Brain study reveals mindfulness could help prevent obesity in children

Friday, January 22, 2016 - 08:52 in Psychology & Sociology

Mindfulness, described as paying attention on purpose and being in the present moment with acceptance, could be an effective way to help children avoid obesity. New research suggests that the balance in brain networks in children who are obese is different compared to healthy-weight children, making them more prone to over-eating.

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