In fact, only one in five (21%) say they meditate weekly or more often.

Several barriers to meditation were noted.

One-third (34%) of adults ages 50-plus said they do other things to reduce stress.

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Respondents were asked to answer questions about their familiarity, experiences, and beliefs about the practice of meditation.

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