Impact of Transcendental Meditation on cardiovascular function at rest and during acute stress in adolescents with high normal blood pressure.
J Psychosom Res October 1, 2001 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3999(01)00261-6 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis study examined the effects of Transcendental Meditation on cardiovascular function in adolescents with high normal blood pressure. The findings indicate that the practice may positively influence cardiovascular measures both at rest and during acute stress, suggesting a potential benefit for this population. The authors propose that Transcendental Meditation could serve as a non-pharmacological intervention to support cardiovascular health in adolescents at risk for hypertension.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Intervention study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adolescents with high normal blood pressure |
| Intervention | Transcendental Meditation |
| Key finding | Transcendental Meditation may improve cardiovascular function at rest and during acute stress in adolescents with high normal blood pressure. |
Abstract
Impact of Transcendental Meditation on cardiovascular function at rest and during acute stress in adolescents with high normal blood pressure.