5 Health Benefits of Meditation Backed by Scientists at Mass General

What are they?

  1. Sleep – Mindfulness meditation evokes a relaxation response in the brain that can target stress responsible for sleep disorders.

  2. Relationships – Meditating with a partner is believed to teach people to listen calmly and increase communication and closeness.

  3. Mood – Research suggests mindful meditation could be an effective alternative treatment for mood disorders.

  4. Pain – Studies show meditation can relieve pain by activating and reinforcing parts of the brain.

  5. Emotional Intelligence – New studies show transcendental meditation improves emotional intelligence and reduces workplace stress.

Read more at the Mass General Research Institute Blog.

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