conclusions according to this result, regular exercise in case of fasting in ramadan led to some changes in serum osmolarity index, electrolytes and water. therefore, it is important for female athletes to consider applying a suitable nutritious diet and sufficient water consumption during ramadan results the mean differences were as follows: significant weight loss, bmi, whr, in two groups at ...

This paper reports a qualitative, idiographic study employing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to explore the experiences of therapists who have a mindfulness practice, looking at how this is brought into their individual therapeutic work. Findings focus on mindfulness, conceptualized as a way of being, which emerges as a central theme in all accounts. Three "way of being" related theme...

Langer's theory of mindfulness proposes that a mindful person seeks out and produces novelty, is attentive to context, and is flexible in thought and behavior. In three independent studies, the factor structure of the Langer Mindfulness/Mindlessness Scale was examined. Confirmatory factor analysis failed to replicate the four-factor model and a subsequent exploratory factor analysis revealed th...