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Researchers in the Integrative Medicine and Health Research Program conduct studies in how to improve meditation and other complementary and integrative therapies. Researchers also evaluate the safety and effectiveness of many complementary and integrative treatments.

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See a list of publications about meditation by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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  1. Meditation and mindfulness: What you need to know. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-and-mindfulness-what-you-need-to-know. Accessed Nov. 30, 2023.
  2. Mindfulness meditation: A proven way to reduce stress. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/mindfulness/meditation. Accessed Nov. 30, 2023.
  3. Krittanawong C, et al. Meditation and cardiovascular health in the US. American Journal of Cardiology. 2020; doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.06.043.
  4. Schmidt H, et al. Effects of meditation on pain intensity, physical function, quality of life and depression in adults with low-back pain – A systematic review with meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102924.
  5. Jamil A, et al. Meditation and its mental and physical health benefits in 2023. Cureus. 2023; doi:10.7759/cureus.40650.
  6. Papadakis MA, et al., eds. Meditation. In: Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2023. 62nd ed. McGraw Hill; 2023. https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com. Accessed Nov. 30, 2023.
  7. Ramas JA, et al. Relaxation. In: Practical Stress Management: A Comprehensive Workbook. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Dec. 1, 2023.
  8. How to meditate for beginners. National Health Service. https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/how-to-meditate-for-beginners/. Accessed Dec. 4, 2023.
  9. Muhiy Addin R, et al. Evaluation of meditation apps available on Google Play and Apple Store: An app review. Informatics and Technology in Clinical Care and Public Health. 2022; doi:10.3233/SHTI210937.