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Psychosom Med

ISSN 0033-3174; 1534-7796;

2 papers in the library · publishing 2013-2021

Papers

The Effects of Mindfulness and Meditation on Vagally Mediated Heart Rate Variability: A Meta-Analysis.

Psychosom Med July 1, 2021

This meta-analysis examined the effects of mindfulness and meditation practices on vagally mediated heart rate variability (vmHRV), a marker of parasympathetic nervous system activity. The analysis suggests that these practices are associated with small but significant increases in vmHRV, indicating enhanced parasympathetic regulation. The effect was consistent across different types of mindfulness and meditation interventions, though the magnitude varied by study characteristics. The findings indicate that mindfulness and meditation may support physiological relaxation and stress recovery, but the overall effect is modest and influenced by factors such as practice duration and participant health status.

DOI: 10.1097/psy.0000000000000900 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab)

Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction for prehypertension.

Psychosom Med October 1, 2013

A randomized controlled trial tested mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for adults with prehypertension. The intervention did not significantly reduce blood pressure compared to the control condition over the study period. The authors suggest that MBSR may not be an effective standalone treatment for prehypertension, though they note potential benefits in other outcomes. The trial provides evidence that mindfulness training alone may not lower blood pressure in this population.

DOI: 10.1097/psy.0b013e3182a3e4e5 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab)