The Newest Research on the Benefits of Meditation for Fitness and Longevity
We’ve all been there — feeling like we’re mindlessly exhausting ourselves on a hamster wheel while we tread an endless list of tasks, worry that we aren’t successful enough, and fear that our entire lives will collapse around us at any moment. Stress, depression and anxiety are the harbingers of the modern, Western lifestyle. And they’re slowly killing us. There is a growing body of research that is investigating the concept that an imbalance in stress hormones is the root cause of disease1. Medical science has already shown a causal link between stress and maladies like insomnia, eating disorders, circulatory issues, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Some researchers2 are continuing to draw connections, and they hope to establish a link between stress and all disease. Regardless of whether or not this field of study pans out, it’s clear that we can improve our health by reducing the impact stress has on our lives, and meditation is at the forefront of the movement for many people to reclaim their mental health. Meditation soothes our emotions, strengthens our psyche and helps people achieve a deeper connection to the inner workings of their minds. Meditation increases our self awareness and allows us to …
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