Practitioners believe that meditation can help reduce stress and improve emotional well-being, but what does the science say?
Money, work, relationships, the economy: There’s plenty to worry about these days. But if you’re under a lot of stress, you may be more prone to headaches and migraines — as well as other health issues.1,2
To deal with stress and anxiety, some turn to meditation. Studies suggests that this practice may help reduce stress and manage anxiety for some.
What Is Meditation?
Mindfulness meditation, sometimes referred to simply as mindfulness, is a common form of meditation. The goal of mindfulness is to develop a better awareness of the present, letting go of worries and concerns about the past and future. By doing so, meditation practitioners believe you can improve your emotional well-being.3
When overwhelmed by stress, our minds often wander toward fear and anxiety. But mindfulness meditation may help you develop resiliency, allowing you to bounce back when things don’t go according to plan and to function even during stressful circumstances.4
