"Meditation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A state of consciousness in which the individual eliminates environmental stimuli from awareness so that the mind can focus on a single thing, producing a state of relaxation and relief from stress. A wide variety of techniques are used to clear the mind of stressful outside interferences. It includes meditation therapy. (Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary, 4th ed)
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D019122
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.190.525.374 E02.190.901.455 F04.754.137.750.500
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| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Meditation" by people in Profiles.
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Hospital MM, Clarke RD, Morris SL, Fernandez SB, Spadola CE, Wagner EF. Participation in a yoga intervention is associated with improved mental health among Latinx adolescents. Stress Health. 2023 Aug; 39(3):516-524.
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Papini NM, Mason TB, Herrmann SD, Lopez NV. Self-compassion and body image in pregnancy and postpartum: A randomized pilot trial of a brief self-compassion meditation intervention. Body Image. 2022 Dec; 43:264-274.
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di Fronso S, Robazza C, Bond?r RZ, Bertollo M. The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Strategies on Perceived Stress and Psychobiosocial States in Athletes and Recreationally Active People. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 06 10; 19(12).
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Hayes T, Sharma M, Hernandez Morales VLA, Brown L, Di W. Using the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change to Explain Yoga Practice. Altern Ther Health Med. 2022 Jan; 28(1):12-17.
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Clarke RD, Morris SL, Wagner EF, Spadola CE, Bursac Z, Fava NM, Hospital M. Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary impact of mindfulness-based yoga among Hispanic/Latinx adolescents. Explore (NY). 2022 May-Jun; 18(3):299-305.
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Haider T, Dai CL, Sharma M. Efficacy of Meditation-Based Interventions on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Among Veterans: A Narrative Review. Adv Mind Body Med. 2021 Winter; 35(1):16-24.
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Schneider RH, Myers HF, Marwaha K, Rainforth MA, Salerno JW, Nidich SI, Gaylord-King C, Alexander CN, Norris KC. Stress Reduction in the Prevention of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Transcendental Meditation and Health Education in Hypertensive African Americans. Ethn Dis. 2019; 29(4):577-586.
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Kizhakkeveettil A, Whedon J, Schmalzl L, Hurwitz EL. Yoga for Quality of Life in Individuals With Chronic Disease: A Systematic Review. Altern Ther Health Med. 2019 Jan; 25(1):36-43.
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Morgan JR, Sullivan M, Masuda A, Tully E, Cohen LL, Anderson PL. A Case Series on the Effects of Kripalu Yoga for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Int J Yoga Therap. 2016 Jan; 26(1):9-19.
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Duraimani S, Schneider RH, Randall OS, Nidich SI, Xu S, Ketete M, Rainforth MA, Gaylord-King C, Salerno JW, Fagan J. Effects of Lifestyle Modification on Telomerase Gene Expression in Hypertensive Patients: A Pilot Trial of Stress Reduction and Health Education Programs in African Americans. PLoS One. 2015; 10(11):e0142689.