article_snippet.sent: Mindfulness - which teaches people to focus on the present moment – is a growing movement based on ancient Eastern traditions of meditation.
article_snippet.sent: It's designed to help the patient develop a healthier, more accepting relationship with the patient thoughts and feelings.
article_snippet.sent: Inspired by ancient Buddhist meditation, mindfulness courses were developed in the late 1970s by US doctors to combat stress.
article_snippet.sent: The guiding principle is to live more 'in the moment', spending less time going over past stresses and worrying about future problems.
article_snippet.sent: Techniques include moving the focus of attention around the body and observing sensations that arise – the so-called 'body scan'.
article_snippet.sent: A secular practice, it is said to help people recognise and overcome negative thoughts while noticing small pleasures.
highlights_snippet.sent: Mindfulness meditation  teaches people to focus on the present moment .
  