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Mindfulness

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Mindfulness is a trained practice. You bring open, non-judgmental attention to the present moment, usually through meditation. Randomized trials show modest but consistent benefits. They help with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and blood pressure. Some studies link long-term practice to longer blood-cell telomeres. They also link it to slightly lower inflammation markers. But those findings are inconsistent, and the effects are small. Overall, it is a low-risk add-on to standard brain and heart care.

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