下記５件の科学的研究により、超越瞑想の「心臓血管リスク要因の減少」に対する効果が認められました。
Reduced Cardiovascular Risk Factors
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- Walton K.G., et al. Psychosocial stress and cardiovascular disease, Part 2: Effectiveness of the Transcendental Meditation program in treatment and prevention. Behavioral Medicine28: 106-123, 2002.