Background: Hypertension is a public health burden, the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Transcendental meditation (TM) is a promising treatment to reduce blood pressure and improve hypertension outcomes. The objective of this review was to systematically evaluate the effects of TM on systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Methods: A systematic review and...
Elevated perceived stress is associated with adverse outcomes following myocardial infarction (MI) and may account for poorer recovery among women vs men. This randomized controlled trial tested effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on stress levels among women with MI. Women with elevated stress (Perceived Stress Scale [PSS-4]≥6) at least 2 months after MI were enrolled from 12 hospitals...