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Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation

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Altered States MeditationBrainImmune Function

By Richard J. Davidson, Jon Kabat-Zinn, et al.

Summary

8-week MBSR increased left-sided anterior activation (positive affect) and antibody response to flu vaccine in healthy adults. Effect size correlated with meditation practice time.

Why It Matters

First study showing mindfulness changes both brain and immune function in a controlled design.

Notes

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