Effectiveness of an 8-Week Meditation Intervention on Stress, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Older Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research July 11, 2026 Pushpendra Yaduvanshi, Barkha Sahu, Tanay Bhardwaj
Background: Sleep disturbance, stress, and anxiety are highly prevalent among older adults and adversely affect physical health, cognitive function, and quality of life. Meditation is a safe, low-cost, non-pharmacological intervention that may improve these interrelated outcomes. Objective: To evaluate the effect of an 8-week structured meditation program on perceived stress, anxiety, and sleep...