Vipassana, the Vagus Nerve, and the Gut-Brain Connection: What Research Shows
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November 13, 2026
Meditation is linked to higher vagal tone and gut-brain signaling. Here is what the research on meditation, the vagus nerve, and the gut shows.
Can Vipassana Affect Aging at the Cellular Level? What the Telomere Research Shows
November 9, 2026
Some studies link meditation retreats to longer telomeres, a marker of cellular aging. Here is what the research says, and does not say.
Can Meditation Really Lower Stress Hormones? What Studies Found
September 14, 2026
Real research on meditation and cortisol, the stress hormone, including a surprising finding from long-term Vipassana meditators.
What Science Actually Says About Vipassana Meditation
Real studies on Vipassana meditation, explained honestly, including what looks promising and what is still unproven.