Mindfulness‐based interventions for adults who are overweight or obese: a meta‐analysis of physical and psychological health outcomes

@article{Rogers2017MindfulnessbasedIF,
  title={Mindfulness‐based interventions for adults who are overweight or obese: a meta‐analysis of physical and psychological health outcomes},
  author={Jeffrey M. Rogers and Madeleine Ferrari and Kylie Mosely and Cathryne P Lang and Leah Brennan},
  journal={Obesity Reviews},
  year={2017},
  volume={18},
  pages={51 - 67}
}
The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of mindfulness‐based interventions on psychological and physical health outcomes in adults who are overweight or obese. 
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