Mind Tip Meditate your way to less stress and lower blood pressure. Research shows a regular practice reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
While we may not be able to eliminate sources of stress in our lives, we can certainly change how we react. When we feel stressed, our muscles tense, our breathing quickens and our hearts race. Blood pressure climbs, and we tend to get angry or anxious. Learning to face emotional challenges calmly can decrease the likelihood that your health will suffer. A daily meditation practice is one way to take a bite out of stress. Research suggests that meditation — the act of sitting quietly and focusing serenely on the moment — can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. All it takes is 15 to 20 minutes, four times a week. To learn how to adopt a meditation practice,
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