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Mindfulness as an intervention to lower blood pressure.
Key takeaways
This trial with 50 patients found mindfulness improved quality of life but did not change survival. The study lasted only 12 weeks.
Who did this work
Sharman JE (Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, GPO Box 341, Hobart, TAS, 7001, Australia. james.sharman@utas.edu.au.)
Source
Paper · Europe PMC, CKD mind-body · 2026-08-06
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41371-026-01187-w