Study Stress

Teens are often stressed out over work-load and exams. There’s been a 50 percent increase in the diagnosis of depression among students nationwide over the past decade and more than twice as many are now on medications for psychological issues. Following a program of transcendental meditation may be an effective way to lower blood pressure by easing anxiety, depression and anger….

These psychological distresses have been linked to the development of hypertension in young adults…putting them at risk for cardiac disease later in life.

The Transcendental Meditation Technique involves a practice where one sits quietly with eyes closed for 20 minutes twice daily. The authors of the study noted that this is an easy-to-learn technique that fosters a state of “restful alertness” a mind-body connection that may lead to significant health gains. So, relax, and feel good about it.