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Mindfulness may lower blood pressure in just 8 weeks

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Mindfulness, gratitude, and optimism training may improve blood pressure, inflammation, and other heart-health measures within just eight to 12 weeks. The strongest programs paired daily practice with regular reinforcement, suggesting that improving psychological well-being could become another tool for protecting cardiovascular health.

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Sit quietly for a while each day, focusing your attention on your breathing and bodily sensations; if your mind wanders, bring your attention back to the present moment. Studies have found that some patients with hypertension and those who have experienced acute coronary syndromes such as myocardial infarction saw a decrease in systolic blood pressure and a reduction in two blood indicators related to inflammation after undergoing 8 weeks of min…

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Analysis of 18 studies indicates that full attention and gratitude reduce pressure and inflammation with weekly practice and daily activities

A recent study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reveals that positive psychology interventions, such as mindfulness, can reduce blood pressure and improve other indicators of cardiovascular health within eight to twelve weeks. Practices of gratitude and optimism also showed significant benefits, suggesting that psychological well-being can be an ally in protecting heart health. Positive psychology interventions and cardiovascu…

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MSNBCTV NEWS broke the news on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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