A new study reveals that over 75% of older adults have used complementary health approaches, including mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, and more. The study highlights the need for healthcare providers to discuss the risks and benefits of these therapies with their patients.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalThe American Journal of Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 24, 2026
A traditional Chinese mind-body practice called Baduanjin was proven to lower blood pressure as effectively as brisk walking in a large randomized clinical trial. Practiced for centuries, Baduanjin is a low-to-moderate-intensity routine that requires no equipment and can be performed in various settings.
SourceAmerican College of Cardiology·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateFeb 18, 2026
Researchers found that a one-week meditation retreat produced rapid changes in brain function, metabolism, immunity, and pain relief. The study suggests that intensive meditation can trigger similar brain activity to psychedelic substances, promoting mental health, emotional regulation, and stress resilience.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalCommunications Biology·DateNov 6, 2025
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A study conducted at the University of São Paulo found that mindfulness can help reduce pain sensitivity and improve emotional regulation in women with TMD. The research involved 53 women who participated in an eight-week mindfulness program, showing significant improvement in pressure pain threshold and reduction in painful points.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalJournal of Oral Rehabilitation·DateNov 4, 2025
Researchers found that group-based interventions, mindfulness-based techniques, and expressive therapies can reduce emotional distress and build resilience in people with cancer. CHMs like peer support and psychoeducation help patients reclaim their sense of self.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalNursing Reports·TypeSystematic review·DateOct 16, 2025
A study found that mindfulness meditation training significantly decreased depressive symptoms, Internet Addiction Test scores, and video game cravings in individuals with depression and gaming disorder. Brain imaging revealed a decrease in brain responses to gaming cues and increased activity in the lentiform nucleus.
Researchers Dr. Sharday Mosurinjohn and Dr. Richard Ascough critique the 'psychedelic mysteries hypothesis' in a new article, arguing that it relies on circumstantial evidence rather than solid historical scholarship. They advocate for responsible curiosity and a focus on living traditions to unlock psychedelic wisdom.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalPsychedelic Medicine·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateAug 5, 2025
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A new study by University College London found that stimulating the vagus nerve through small electric pulses can amplify the benefits of self-compassion meditation training. This technique shows promise in boosting self-kindness and mindfulness, particularly when combined with regular practice.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalPsychological Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateAug 4, 2025
A new study from the University of Southern California reveals that just 30 days of guided mindfulness meditation can significantly enhance key aspects of attentional control. The study demonstrates that even short-term meditation can lead to measurable cognitive improvements, particularly in reaction speed.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournaleNeuro·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJul 8, 2025
A recent study published in eNeuro found that mobile mindfulness meditation apps can improve attention control in adults, as measured by eye movement tasks. Self-reported measures suggest that participants were unaware of the cognitive improvement from meditation.
SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournaleNeuro·DateJul 7, 2025
A major randomized clinical trial highlights potential long-term heart health benefits of stress-reducing meditation practice. The study found a 65% relative risk reduction in cardiovascular events over a 5-year period among those who practiced Transcendental Meditation.
SourceMaharishi International University·JournalFrontiers in Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJun 5, 2025
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that mindfulness training and non-invasive brain stimulation can significantly reduce bladder leaks and feelings of urgency evoked by specific environments or scenarios. The study, published in Continence, used transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to activate the prefrontal co...
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalContinence·DateMay 29, 2025
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Researchers identified risk factors for sudden unusual mental or somatic experiences, including past psychedelic use, reality distorting practices, and extensive spiritual practice. These findings can help clinicians diagnose and treat associated suffering, and inform the development of practical guidelines.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalClinical Psychological Science·TypeSurvey·DateApr 28, 2025
A meta-analysis of 15 studies with over 1,200 participants found TM to be highly effective in reducing stress and PTSD symptoms in diverse populations. The study showed a large effect size of 1.01 for TM compared to control groups, with rapid reductions in symptoms observed within one month of practicing TM.
SourceMaharishi International University·JournalMedicina·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 21, 2025
Giulio Toscani argues that meditation and critical thinking skills are vital for humans to interact with artificial intelligence responsibly. By reflecting on technology use and its impact, individuals can make informed decisions that enhance the positive impact of AI while mitigating its risks.
Research at Maharishi International University found that long-term TM practitioners have lower inflammation, slower age-related decline in cognitive function, and reduced cortisol levels, indicating potential benefits for overall health and longevity. The study suggests a protective effect against both stress and aging.
SourceMaharishi International University·JournalBiomolecules·TypeObservational study·DateMar 31, 2025
Researchers propose darkening cities to improve biodiversity, human health, and reduce energy waste by embracing nocturnal living. Professor Nick Dunn's 'Dark Futures: When the Lights Go Down' presents a vision for an alternative future that reconnects humans with nature's rhythms.
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Researchers discovered a common cognitive feedback loop used by Buddhist jhāna meditation and Christian speaking in tongues practices to achieve profound focus and joy. This 'Attention, Arousal and Release Spiral' offers insights into cultivating deep states of tranquility and bliss.
SourceMcGill University·JournalAmerican Journal of Human Biology·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 19, 2025
Researchers used intracranial EEG recordings to find that meditation led to changes in the amygdala and hippocampus, key regions involved in emotional regulation and memory. Loving kindness meditation was specifically found to be associated with changes in brain wave activity.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 4, 2025
A pilot study found that qigong significantly decreases chronic low back pain in US military veterans, improving physical function and reducing sleep disturbance. The holistic practice also showed positive effects on PTSD, depression, anxiety, and social roles, highlighting its potential as a nonpharmacological treatment option.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalPain Management Nursing·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJan 17, 2025
A digital mindfulness-based program has been shown to reduce employee stress perceptions and improve work-specific well-being. The study suggests that such interventions can be easily accessible and scalable methods for reducing workplace stress.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJan 14, 2025
A meta-analysis of 61 studies with over 3,400 participants found that Transcendental Meditation (TM) significantly outperforms other meditation techniques in treating PTSD. Results show TM produces large and consistent reductions in PTSD symptoms across various trauma populations.
SourceMaharishi International University·JournalMedicina·TypeMeta-analysis·DateDec 16, 2024
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Research suggests that listening to music after surgery can significantly reduce pain levels, anxiety, and heart rate, with patients experiencing a lower need for opioid medication. Music's calming effect may also contribute to faster recovery by easing the transition from waking up after surgery.
SourceAmerican College of Surgeons·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 18, 2024
A new study has found that men and women utilize different biological systems to relieve pain. Women rely on non-opioid based pathways, which may explain why they respond poorly to opioid therapies and are more likely to become addicted. The research suggests tailoring pain treatment to an individual's sex may improve patient outcomes.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateOct 16, 2024
Researchers found that participants with hyperactivity/impulsivity tendency perform body-scan meditation better in supine and upright postures, which can alleviate anxiety and depression. The study developed scales to assess the ease of mindfulness meditation, aiding psychiatrists and therapists in choosing suitable interventions.
SourceRitsumeikan University·JournalJapanese Psychological Research·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 17, 2024
A new study reveals that mindfulness meditation reduces pain intensity and unpleasantness ratings by directly modifying how we experience pain. Unlike the placebo cream, which only affects brain activity patterns associated with the placebo effect, mindfulness meditation employs a separate neural pathway to alleviate pain.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateSep 5, 2024
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A randomized clinical trial tested the effectiveness of two eight-week telehealth mindfulness-based interventions, finding they improved pain and overall well-being among veterans with chronic pain. The scalable format made it accessible for patients, suggesting a potential solution to accelerate non-medication pain treatment.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota Medical School·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateAug 19, 2024
A study from Michigan Medicine found that both meditation and stretching can significantly reduce cramp severity and improve quality of life for patients with cirrhosis. The researchers were surprised to find that meditation also had a positive effect on cramp severity, despite not expecting it.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalLiver International·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2024
Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that mindfulness training doubled the likelihood of participants experiencing unity and disembodiment. The more hours of formal practice, the higher the risk of these altered states of consciousness.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJul 17, 2024
A study found that Transcendental Meditation increases self-esteem, self-efficacy, and gratitude in Ugandan female youth while decreasing tiredness and excessive alcohol use. The technique improved their mental and physical health, as well as relationships with family and community members.
SourceMaharishi International University·JournalHealth Care For Women International·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 9, 2024
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A systematic review of 14 studies found that mindfulness reduced anxiety and stress to a statistically significant extent. The study highlights the importance of combining mindfulness with improving work conditions to manage symptoms of anxiety and stress among nursing staff.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalArchives of Psychiatric Nursing·DateJun 17, 2024
Researchers found that patients wearing a brain-tracking headband while meditating experienced improved physical functioning and reduced body pain after surgery. The MUSE-2 device provides audio biofeedback to aid meditation.
Research finds that altered states of consciousness associated with yoga, meditation, and other practices are common among the general population. While many people report positive outcomes, some experience negative well-being and even substantial suffering.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalMindfulness·DateMay 20, 2024
A new paradigm of peace through health is proposed by integrating traditional meditation practices into public health initiatives. Research demonstrates significant reductions in crime rates and war intensity when relatively small groups engage in meditation practices.
SourceMaharishi International University·JournalFrontiers in Public Health·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateApr 3, 2024
Researchers analyzed over 150 studies involving more than 10,000 participants to find that lowering physiological arousal is key to managing anger. Arousal-decreasing activities such as deep breathing, mindfulness, and meditation were effective in reducing anger, while activities increasing arousal like jogging had no effect.
SourceOhio State University·JournalClinical Psychology Review·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 18, 2024
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A single mindfulness and compassion session significantly reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress in participants one week later. The study, conducted on 91 individuals, demonstrated the efficacy of a single session mindfulness-based intervention.
A study published in the Journal of Nursing Administration found that Transcendental Meditation significantly reduced PTSD, anxiety, and burnout in frontline nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The technique improved flourishing by 15% and decreased symptoms by more than half over a 3-month period.
SourceTranscendental Meditation for Nurses·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 11, 2023
A Rutgers study found that mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) can improve women's emotion regulation and impulse control, reducing opioid cravings. The program boosted communication between brain areas involved in controlling negative emotions and drug cravings.
SourceRutgers University·JournalEXPLORE·TypeImaging analysis·DateDec 9, 2023
A new randomised controlled trial found that an 18-month meditation programme can improve the wellbeing of older adults by enhancing their awareness, connection to others, and insight. However, it did not confer significant benefits on two commonly used measures of psychological wellbeing.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 1, 2023
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital used ultra-high field functional magnetic resonance imaging to study the effects of advanced meditation called jhana on the brain. The study found correlations between brain activity during jhana and aspects of well-being, including attention, joy, and equanimity.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalCerebral Cortex·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 6, 2023
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A study led by Brown University researchers found that mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction programs improve health behaviors associated with lower blood pressure. Participants in the program showed significant improvements in adherence to a heart-healthy diet and self-awareness, which influences dietary choices.
SourceBrown University·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 2, 2023
A study showed that yoga therapy can improve heart failure patients' endurance, strength, balance, symptom stability, and overall quality of life. Additionally, echocardiographic parameters revealed improved left ventricular systolic function in the yoga group compared to the non-interventional group.
A new editorial addresses clinician burnout by proposing a unifying systems medicine model that incorporates biological, psychological, environmental, and consciousness factors. The authors suggest that Transcendental Meditation can enhance resilience and prevent burnout-related mind-body conditions.
SourceMaharishi International University·JournalHeart and Mind·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 22, 2023
National guidelines recommend mindfulness meditation, yoga, and music therapy for cancer patients experiencing anxiety and depression. The guidelines are based on strong evidence from clinical studies, providing a comprehensive approach to managing these common side effects of cancer treatment.
SourceUniversity of Rochester Medical Center·JournalJournal of Clinical Oncology·TypeLiterature review·DateAug 15, 2023
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Researchers investigated the effects of meditation training and non-native language training on cognition in older adults. Despite initial expectations, these interventions failed to demonstrate salutary cognitive effects, casting doubt on their potential as a preventative measure for aging-related decline.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJul 14, 2023
A new analysis of 13 studies confirms that in-person mindfulness courses reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months. The research found that roughly half of participants experienced a small to moderate reduction in psychological distress after completing the programmes.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Mental Health·TypeSystematic review·DateJul 10, 2023
A new study published in PLOS ONE found that kindness meditation improves the retrieval of specific personal memories in people with a history of depression. After four weeks, participants in the meditation group showed increased memory specificity and reduced rumination compared to those in the control condition.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 28, 2023
A study led by Brown University researchers found that qigong practice significantly improved cancer-related fatigue in participants. The program was as effective as a more standard exercise program in reducing fatigue levels.
SourceBrown University·JournalIntegrative Cancer Therapies·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMay 24, 2023
Researchers debunk rock'n'roll myth, finding narcotics have no effect on inspiration. Instead, complex training programs, meditation, and cultural exposure boost creativity. Training that highlights mental techniques has long-term impacts, while mindfulness activities like meditation also improve imagination in the short term.
SourceUniversity of Essex·JournalPsychology of Aesthetics Creativity and the Arts·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 28, 2023
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A study found that Transcendental Meditation significantly reduced stress-related burnout symptoms, such as somatization, depression, and anxiety, in healthcare workers. The technique showed rapid improvements, with mean reductions in anxiety of 62% and emotional exhaustion of 40%, compared to a control group.
SourceMaharishi International University·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMar 3, 2023
A study of 232 healthy adults found that hypnosis and mindfulness meditation reduced pain intensity and tolerance, while prayer did not. The results suggest that brief sessions of these techniques may be useful for acute pain self-management.
SourceBIAL Foundation·JournalJournal of Pain Research·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 23, 2023
A 15-year study found that group practice of Transcendental Meditation and its advanced aspect, TM-Sidhi, may help counter the rising trends in US drug overdose deaths. The study estimated that 34,194 drug-related fatalities may have been averted as a result of the decline in drug-related fatality rate during the demonstration phase.
SourceMaharishi International University·JournalMedicina·TypeMeta-analysis·DateFeb 7, 2023
A mindfulness-based intervention program significantly decreased subjective anxiety and improved emotional regulation in AN patients. The study found changes in brain regions involved in anxiety, emotion arousal, and self-referential processing.
SourceKyoto University·JournalBJPsych Open·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 3, 2023
A randomized controlled study found significant reductions in both burnout and depression symptoms among academic physicians who practiced Transcendental Meditation. The technique produced large effect sizes in decreasing burnout and depression symptoms, with improvements also observed in emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishmen...
SourceMaharishi International University·JournalJournal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJan 26, 2023
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A recent study from UW's Center for Healthy Minds found that COVID-19's impact on K-12 schooling took a toll on educators' mental health, with 78% reporting clinically meaningful anxiety symptoms. Meditation-based interventions showed promise in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression among school system employees.
SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalEducational Researcher·DateJan 19, 2023
A study found that Tibetan Buddhist monks with long-term deep meditation practice had distinct gut microbiome profiles, associated with lower risks of anxiety, depression, and cardiovascular disease. Their gut microbiota was enriched with beneficial bacteria that may influence mental health.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalGeneral Psychiatry·TypeObservational study·DateJan 16, 2023
Researchers from UNIGE observed that negative emotions modify the brains of older adults excessively and over time, particularly in the posterior cingulate cortex and amygdala. This could be prevented with better emotional management, such as meditation, which could limit neurodegeneration.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNature Aging·TypeNews article·DateJan 13, 2023
A new study reveals that 'poetic meditation' can improve qualitative data analysis by offering researchers a unique sensory experience and approach to data collection. Researchers at the University of Birmingham and Kedge Business School found that this technique allows them to capture unexpected insights and deal with uncertainty.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalJournal of Marketing Management·TypeObservational study·DateJan 10, 2023
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A survey of over 1,000 cancer patients and 150 oncologists found that nearly two-thirds of patients want to know about complementary therapies before starting conventional treatment. Integrative oncology can help manage side effects and improve overall well-being, with 50% of patients and 60% of oncologists strongly agreeing.
A recent study found that mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) was as effective as the gold-standard antidepressant drug escitalopram in reducing anxiety symptoms. MBSR showed a significant 30% drop in anxiety severity, similar to escitalopram.
SourceGeorgetown University Medical Center·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 9, 2022