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This is a Quantitative Study study.

September 24, 2025

Mindfulness-based stress reduction program improves psychological well-being and blood pressure in an Italian context: potential mechanisms and benefits

Key Points

Mindfulness-based stress reduction program significantly improved psychological well-being and lowered blood pressure.
Participants experienced lower stress and anxiety levels, along with improvements in various biological stress markers.
The study evaluated chronic psychosocial stress effects on inflammation and oxidative stress associated with cardiovascular risks.
Findings suggest that mindfulness practices could be meaningful for managing stress-related health issues.

Abstract

Background Chronic psychosocial stress may exacerbate inflammation and oxidative stress, potentially contributing to the aetiology of many lifestyle-related diseases, including elevation of blood pressure (BP) and increased cardiovascular risk. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) improves psychological well-being, but few studies have investigated its effect on biological parameters related to stress. This study evaluated whether the MBSR program can lower stress and anxiety and improve some biological stress markers.

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