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Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation
Psychosomatic Medicine · 2003 · Vol. 65(4) · pp. 564–570
Richard J. Davidson✉(University of Wisconsin–Madison)Jon Kabat‐ZinnJessica R. SchumacherMelissa A. RosenkranzDaniel MüllerSaki SantorelliFerris UrbanowskiAnne HarringtonKatherine BonusJohn F. Sheridan
Abstract
These findings demonstrate that a short program in mindfulness meditation produces demonstrable effects on brain and immune function. These findings suggest that meditation may change brain and immune function in positive ways and underscore the need for additional research.
Mindfulness and Compassion InterventionsAnxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesCOVID-19 and Mental HealthMeditationMindfulnessImmune systemPsychologyAntibody titerMedicineClinical psychologyTiterAntibodyImmunology
MeSH terms
AdultAffectAntibodies, ViralAntibody FormationAnxietyBrainDominance, CerebralElectroencephalographyElectrooculographyFemaleHemagglutination Inhibition TestsHumansInfluenza VaccinesMaleMiddle Aged
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