Fuel your quest for a healthier, longer life -- try mindfulness
Around half of the 12 million folks in the U.S. who say they have practiced meditation chose mindfulness -- a technique that has you tune into what you are feeling, thinking or experiencing in the present moment and then accepting your feelings without judgment and letting them float away.
According to the American Psychological Association, there are more than 200 studies that show that mindfulness can reduce stress, anxiety and depression, help reduce pain and fatigue and may boost the immune system. Well, here's another one -- and it says that you can benefit from just 10 minutes of mindfulness a day.
The research, published in the British Journal of Health Psychology, enrolled 1,247 adults to use a mobile app that guided them through 10 minutes of mindful meditation daily for a month. Compared to the control group, the mindful meditators saw depression drop by 19%, anxiety by 13% and around 7% of the folks said they felt more positive about their health and intended to continue to work to become healthier going forward.
We believe that when you combine mindful meditation with other emotion-boosting activities, such as interacting with your posse, indulging in your purpose, and helping others, you will find it easier to adopt a routine that also includes more physical activity, better nutrition and improved sleep. At LongevityPlaybook.com, we integrate these steps into a cohesive, easy-to-follow plan that extends your health and happiness. Sign up for the free newsletter. And check out "Health Benefits of Meditation" at iHerb.com/blog.
Dr. Mike Roizen is the founder of www.longevityplaybook.com, and Dr. Mehmet Oz is global advisor to www.iHerb.com, the world's leading online health store. Roizen and Oz are chief wellness officer emeritus at Cleveland Clinic and professor emeritus at Columbia University, respectively. Together they have written 11 New York Times bestsellers (four No. 1's).
(c)2024 Michael Roizen, M.D.
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(c) 2024 Michael Roizen, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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