Acute response and neurophysiological mechanisms of mindfulness meditation in emotional eating

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Authors

Roy Rongyue Zeng · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Rangchun Hou · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hiu Yin Lai · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hei Yuen Huang · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Ka Tung Lau · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Ka Yan Hung · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Rachel Kwok

Abstract

Our findings suggest that the modulation of frontal midline theta and alpha activity may contribute to the immediate effects of mindfulness meditation in remediating emotional eating. The clinical significance of the correlation between delta activity and emotional eating severity warrants further investigation.

Topics & Keywords

Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Eating Disorders and Behaviors Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Eating Disorders

DOI: 10.1186/s40337-026-01591-0

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