How meditation helps with depression - Harvard Health
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Depression affects about 20% of adults ages 65 and older. Antidepressants and psychotherapy are the usual first-line treatments, but research suggests that a regular meditation practice also can help by changing how the brain reacts to stress and anxiety.
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Aggie Casey et al., Mind Your Heart: A Mind/Body Approach to Stress Management, Exercise, and Nutrition for Heart Health
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How Meditation Can Help You Focus Columbia University School of