Here is a small sample of the hundreds of scientific research on meditation and mindfulness-based practices that are currently available.
Harvard researchers found that regular meditation practice protects against a number of medical and mental problems, particularly depression, chronic pain, and anxiety.
Harvard Gazette
Researchers discovered that mindfulness practice boosts regional brain grey matter density and cognitive performance.
Psychiatry Res.
Researchers discovered that long-term meditation practice has been linked to several cardiovascular and neurological benefits.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Research shows that meditation relieves pain without engaging the opioid receptors in the brain.
The Journal of Neuroscience