Media Presentations on Studies
Media on studies done by Dr. Carlson and her team.
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- Haaf, Wendy (Oct 2, 2019). Discover the benefits of tai chi: Science tells us tai chi is good for both body and mind (interviewed).Good Times Magazine: https://goodtimes.ca/discover-the-benefits-of-tai-chi/
- Wiley http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.29063/full (Original Article)
- SciLife BioSciences. (2018 June 16). How to manage stress: Reducing daily stressors to increase longevity and well-being. https://scilifebiosciences.com/blog/how-to-manage-stress-reducing-daily-stressors-to-increase-longevity-and-well-being
- Stetka, B. (2014 Dec 16). Changing our DNA through mind control? Scientific American. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/changing-our-dna-through-mind-control/
- Boltz, K. (19 Nov 2014). Cellular evidence for mind-body connection in breast cancer survivors. Oncology Nursing Advisor. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/cellular-evidence-for-mind-body-connection-in-breast-cancer-survivors/article/384118/
- Pedersen, T. (2014 Nov 12). Yoga and mediation protect cancer survivors at cellular level. Spirituality & Health. http://spiritualityhealth.com/blog/traci-pedersen/yoga-and-meditation-protect-cancer-survivors
- Puiu, T. (12 Nov 2014). Is this the first proof that medication alters cellular activities? ZME Science. http://www.zmescience.com/science/biology/meditation-biological-evidence-cancer-0543543/
- Williams, R. (13 Nov 2014). Meditation can alter cellular activity of cancer survivors. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20141113133445-1011572-meditation-can-alter-cellular-activity-of-cancer-survivors
- Mhayes. (11 Nov 2014). Meditation shown to benefit breast cancer survivors. Zip trials. http://www.ziptrials.us/cancer/breast-cancer/meditation-shown-benefit-breast-cancer-survivors/
- Winter, L. (2014 Nov 10). New Study Suggests Mediation Can Acutally Alter your body on a cellular level. IFLScience. http://www.iflscience.com/brain/does-mindfulness-physically-alter-cells-cancer-survivors0
- MNT. (2014 Nov 9). Mediation, group support linked to cellular benefits for breast cancer surviviors. Medical News Today. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/285050.php
- Macdonald, F. (8 Nov 2014). World-first evidence suggests that mediation alters cancer survivors’ cells. Science Alert. http://www.sciencealert.com/world-first-evidence-suggests-that-meditation-alters-cancer-survivors-cells
- Nakles, R. (7 Nov 2014). Breast cancer survivors in meditation and support groups maintain telomere length. Sci Guru. http://www.sciguru.org/newsitem/17853/breast-cancer-survivors-meditation-and-support-groups-maintain-telomere-length
- Christensen, M.M. (2014 Nov 7). Study Shows mediation benefits cancer survivors’ bodies. KLS. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1012&sid=32266055
- Deanean, J. (6 Nov 2014). Meditation, Yoga and support groups benefit health at the cellular level. Sott. http://www.sott.net/article/288557-Meditation-yoga-and-support-groups-benefit-health-at-the-cellular-level
- Gregoire, C. (2014, Nov 5). How Mediation Can help Protect the Body after Cancer. The Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/05/mindfulness-meditation-cancer_n_6101130.html
- Cancer Therapy Advisor. (5 Nov 2014). Telomere length tied to psychosocial interventions in breast cancer survivors. Cancer Therapy Advisor. http://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/meditation-interventions-breast-cancer-telomere/article/381551/
- Health Day News. (5 Nov 2014). Psychosocial interventions tied to telomere length maintenance. MD. http://www.hcplive.com/articles/Psychosocial-Interventions-Tied-to-Telomere-Length-Maintenance
- Flowers, A. (4 Nov 2014). Meditation and supportive therapy impacts seen at the cellular level in breast cancer survivors. Red Orbit. http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1113271834/mind-body-connection-for-breast-cancer-survivors-110414/
- Criado, E. (4 Nov 2014). Study uncovers new evidence of a mind-body connection. Independent UK. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/mindfulness-meditation-and-group-therapy-protect-cells-of-breast-cancer-survivors-9839580.html
- Mahesh, R. (4 Nov 2014). Mindfulness Meditation, Yoga can help breast cancer survivors: study. International Business Times. http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mindfulness-meditation-yoga-can-help-breast-cancer-survivors-study-613055
- Canada Journal. (4 Nov 2014). Meditation and Yoga are recommended for breast cancer, new study. News of the World. http://canadajournal.net/health/meditation-yoga-recommended-breast-cancer-new-study-18576-2014/
- Editorial Team. (4 Nov 2014). Why breast cancer survivors should meditate. The Health Site. http://www.thehealthsite.com/news/why-breast-cancer-survivors-should-meditate/
- Editoral Team. (4 Nov 2014). Psychosocial Interventions tied to telomere length in breast cancer survivors. MPR. http://www.empr.com/psychosocial-interventions-tied-to-telomere-length-in-breast-cancer-survivors/article/381550/
- Fraley, S. (4 Nov 2014). Meditation, Yoga and Tai Chi offers fresh hope to breast cancer survivors. Diabetes Insider. http://diabetesinsider.com/meditation-yoga-tai-chi-offers-fresh-hope-breast-cancer-survivors/36214
- Staff Writer. (4 Nov 2014). Mindful meditation may actually help you beat cancer. Your Health Mag. http://www.youthhealthmag.com/articles/1909/20141108/mindful-meditation-benefits-of-mindful-meditation-to-cancer-telomeres.htm
- Benz, M. (4 Nov 2014). Mindfulness Mediation Improved Telomere Length in Breast Cancer Patients. Medical Research. http://medicalresearch.com/cancer-_-oncology/minfulness_meditation_improved_telomere_length_in_breast_cancer_patients/8752/
- Nauert, Rick. (2014 Nov 4). Meditation, Support Groups Shown to Impact Cell Biology in Cancer Survivors. Psych Central. http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/11/04/mind-body-connection-confirmed-in-scientific-study/76954.html
- Editorial Team. (2014 Nov 4). Why breast cancer survivors should meditate. The Health Site. http://www.thehealthsite.com/news/why-breast-cancer-survivors-should-meditate/
- University of Calgary. (2014 Nov 4). Study shows clear new evidence for mind-body connection. University of Calgary. http://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2014-11-04/study-shows-clear-new-evidence-mind-body-connection
- Kurzweil. (4 Nov 14). Studies link mediation, support and tai-chi practices with healing for breast cancer survivors. Kurzweil Accelerating Intelligence. http://www.kurzweilai.net/studies-link-meditation-support-and-tai-chi-practices-with-healing-for-breast-cancer-survivors
- ScienceDaily. (2014 Nov 3). Mediation, support groups: clear new evidence for mind-body connection demonstrated in study, researchers show. Science Daily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/11/141103114132.htm
- Calabrese, Laura. (2014 Nov 3). Yoga and mindfulness practices found to assist breast cancer recovery at cellular level, Canadian study finds. National Post. http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/11/03/yoga-and-mindfulness-practices-found-to-assist-breast-cancer-recovery-at-cellular-level-canadian-study-finds/
- AHS. (2014 Nov 3). Study shows clear new evidence for mind-body connection. AHS. https://albertahealthservices.ca/news/releases/2014/Page10604.aspx
- Global News. (2014 Nov 3). A quiet mind may lead to a healthier body. Global News. http://globalnews.ca/video/1652027/a-quiet-mind-may-lead-to-a-healthier-body
- CTV News. (2014 Nov 3). Mind over matter. CTV News. https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=483545
- AHS Staff. (3 Nov 2014). Study shows clear new evidence for mind body connection. EurekAlert. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-11/ahs-ssc103114.php
- Huffington Post (USA). (2014 Jul 25). Mindfulness, CBT Could Ease Sleep Woes for Cancer Patients. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/14/mindfulness-sleep-cancer-patients-cbt-stress-insomnia_n_4576608.html
- Daily Health News. (2014 Feb 1). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Best for Cancer Patients with Insomnia. Ovarian Cancer Canada.
- Moll, Maryanne. (18 Jan 2014). Behavioral Therapies may help cancer patients sleep better. Tech Times: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/2641/20140118/behavioral-therapies-may-help-cancer-patients-sleep-better.htm
- Stenger, Matthew. (2014 Jan 17). Both Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and, more so, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improve Insomnia in Cancer Patients. The ASCO Post: http://www.ascopost.com/ViewNews.aspx?nid=11926
- MDLinx (16 Jan 2014). Mindfulness-based stress reduction compared with cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of insomnia comordid with cancer: a randomized partially blinded non-inferiority trial. MDLinx : http://www.mdlinx.com/neurology/news-article.cfm/5041132/insomnia-cognitive-behavioral-therapy
- HT Staff. (14 Jan 2014). Interventions can ease insomnia in cancer patients. Hematology Times: http://www.hematologytimes.com/p_article.do?id=3836
- Polaris Oncology Forum. (2014 Jan 13). Study: Behavioral Interventions may help cancer patients who are struggling with sleep. Polaris Health Directions.
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. (2014, January 10). Two behavioural interventions help cancer patients struggling with sleep issues. Science Daily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140110130952.htm
- Penn Medicine. (10 Jan 2014). Two behavioral interventions help cancer patients struggling with sleep issues, Penn Medicine study finds. University of Penn Medicine: http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/news/News_Releases/2014/01/garland/
- Medical Express. (9 Jan 2014). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is Preferable for Treating Insomnia in Cancer Patients: http://www.cancercommons.org/news/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-is-preferable-for-treating-insomnia-in-cancer-patients-3/
- The Calgary Herald, (June 17, 2010). Neighbours section: Study aims to ease insomnia for cancer patients, survivors.
- 24 Hrs, (May 4, 2010) Calgary Newspaper: Patients get rest on research. 24 Hrs.
- The Calgary Sun: (May 4, 2010) Cancer patients helped to sleep. The Calgary Sun.
- CBC News: (May 3 2010). Sleep study helps cancer survivors with insomnia, Garland, S., Campbell, T., Carlson, L. CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/sleep-study-helps-cancer-survivors-with-insomnia-1.911060
- Schneider, Katie (May 3 2010). U of C research puts people to sleep, Garland, S., Campbell, T., Carlson, L. The Calgary Sun.
- CTV News: (3 May 2010).Treatment helps cancer patients deal with insomnia, Garland, S., Campbell, T., Carlson, L. CTV News: http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/treatment-helps-cancer-patients-deal-with-insomnia-1.508514
- UToday. (16 Oct 2013). Researchers test whether light therapy energizes cancer survivors. University of Calgary: http://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2013-10-16/researchers-test-whether-light-therapy-energizes-cancer-survivors
- AHS. (10 Oct 2013). Researchers test if light therapy energizes cancer survivors. Alberta Health Services.
- CBC News. (10 Oct 2013). Light therapy may energize cancer survivors, researchers say. CBC TV: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/light-therapy-may-energize-cancer-survivors-researchers-say-1.1959735
- CBC Radio 1 Homestretch
- Yourex, Heather. (10 Oct 2013). Study looks at light therapy to help patients after cancer. Global TV: http://globalnews.ca/news/896542/study-looks-to-light-therapy-to-help-patients-after-cancer/
- Schmidt, Colleen. (10 Oct 2013). Researchers look to light therapy to energize cancer survivors. CTV News: http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/researchers-look-to-light-therapy-to-energize-cancer-survivors-1.1492993
- CACSRC. (18 Mar 2016). MATCH comparing taichi and mindfulness in cancer care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rrBAM-uyPc
- Nussbaum, R. (2015 Sept 29). The Best Way to Keep Little Noises from Driving You Crazy. Greatist. Retrieved from http://greatist.com/grow/stop-noises-from-driving-you-crazy (Linda Interviewed).
- Mindfulness Training (9 Dec 2014). Meditation and the Brain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJkZl055zZw
- Komarnicki, Jamie. (31 Oct 2013). Yoga helps cancer patients cope. Calgary Herald.
- UToday(31 Oct 2013). Study shows meditation, yoga helpful for breast cancer patients. University of Calgary: http://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2013-10-31/study-shows-meditation-yoga-helpful-breast-cancer-patients
- Yourex, Heather. (30 Oct 2013). Research finds yoga, meditation can help women after cancer. Global TV news: http://globalnews.ca/news/936482/research-finds-yoga-meditation-can-help-women-after-cancer/
- AHS. (30 Oct 2013). Meditation, yoga helpful for breast cancer patients: study. Alberta Health Services.
- ACF. (19 Nov 2013). The benefits of mindfulness therapy. Alberta Cancer Foundation: http://albertacancer.tumblr.com/post/67474981389/the-benefits-of-mindfulness-therapy
- Shaw TV (Nov 2013)
- CACSRC (17 May 2013) Development of the ICON program: Integrative Complementary Oncology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPgm1AH2geI
- Cancer Bridges. (13 Nov 2012). Complementary and Alternative Therapies – What Works and What Doesn’t. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqebC3ZVSlk
- Cancer Bridges (14 Dec 2011). Myths of Survivorship – Complementary and alternative medicine does not work… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W5QQUE8lF4