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\"Meditation<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Meditation can be harmful \u2013 and can even make mental health problems worse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Conversation, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Are<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Are the brains of atheists different to those of religious people? Scientists are trying to find out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Conversation, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Can<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Can mindfulness and meditation be harmful?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBC Science Focus, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Ommm\u2026aargh!<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ommm\u2026aargh! The Dark Side of Meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Scientist, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Is<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is mindfulness making us ill?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Guardian, 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Mindfulness<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness backlash: Could meditation be bad for your health?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Telegraph, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Why<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why Mindfulness Can Take You to the Edge of Madness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huffington Post, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Mindfulness:<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness: it can mess with your head<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Times, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Meditation<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Meditation and Mindfulness aren’t as good for you as you think<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Washington Post, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"How<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How Science Mimics Faith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scientific American, 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Yoga<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yoga Lowers Inmates’ Aggression and Anxiety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scientific American, 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Atheists<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Atheists turn to science during times of stress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Scientist, 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Fear<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fear of Death Makes People Into Believers (of Science)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Science, 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"How<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How yoga is helping prisoners stay calm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBC News, 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Pain,<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pain, faith and the Virgin Mary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Guardian, 2008<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Belief<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Belief in God ‘really can relieve pain’<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Telegraph, 2008<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Pesquisador<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pesquisador questiona princ\u00edpios difundidos da medita\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> (em portugu\u00eas)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFJF, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"O<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

O Lado Negro da Medita\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> (em portugu\u00eas)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vis\u00e3o, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Meditar<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Meditar pode aumentar a ansiedade e a depress\u00e3o<\/strong> (em portugu\u00eas)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

S\u00e1bado, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ler artigo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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