Effect of Mindfulness Versus Loving-kindness Training on Leukocyte Gene Expression in Midlife Adults Raised in Low-Socioeconomic Status Households.
Taylor N WestJieni ZhouMary M BrantleySumi L KimJeffrey BrantleySharon SalzbergSteve W ColeBarbara L FredricksonPublished in: Mindfulness (2022)
This study is the first to examine whether the biological impact of childhood low-SES can be reversed in mid-life through meditation interventions. Results suggest mindfulness meditation may be a viable option for improving health outcomes in this at-risk population. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02400593.