Conditions & Recovery · ScienceDaily Staying Healthy · September 1, 2026

Mindfulness may lower blood pressure in just 8 weeks

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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