The Combined Effect of Mindfulness and Physical Activity on Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Behavioral Sciences September 11, 2026 Cong Liu, Wenfeng Tan, Yuyan Liu et al.
Background: Interventions combining mindfulness and physical activity are increasingly used for stress management, but their average efficacy and incremental benefit over either component alone remain uncertain. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate combined mindfulness–physical activity interventions for stress or stress-related outcomes relative to passive or general control conditions,...