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Jan 2014
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Review Finds Meditation Somewhat Effecti...

Scientific American
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A meta-analysis of 47 previously published studies concludes that there's moderate evidence for meditation offering some relief of anxiety and depression, and low or insufficient evidence for effects on other conditions. Christie Nicholson reports   
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