Meditation and Its Mental and Physical Health Benefits in 2023.
Cureus June 1, 2023 Aneeque Jamil, Sai Dheeraj Gutlapalli, Marya Ali et al. 46 citations
Meditation is associated with positive brain changes visible on MRI, improved immune and inflammatory processes through decreased cytokine levels, and healthier telomere shortening linked to aging. It benefits physical health in conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and fibromyalgia, lowers blood cholesterol, raises HDL, and improves systolic and diastolic blood pressure. For mental health, meditation helps address social anxiety disorder, PTSD, anxiety, and depression by fostering positive emotion. The magnitude of its overall effect remains unknown, and further detailed studies are needed for clearer clinical outcomes.