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Negative side effects of meditation

Dr Kat Schneider / Knowledge /
Given the rising popularity of meditation as a means to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing, it may seem surprising that meditation may also have negative effects. It is, however, even more surprising, how little research into such negative side effects has been conducted, while research into positive health outcomes is booming. Notwithstanding, research […]
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