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How does meditation help mental health


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Meditation is beneficial for reducing stress. Studies show that it can also reduce depression and anxiety. Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health. Research has found several physiological benefits such as better blood pressure, heart rate, metabolism, breathing pattern, oxygen utilization, and carbon dioxide elimination and relative blood flow to the brain.