Breathe away stress in 8 steps. Try this simple technique to enjoy a variety of health benefits. 


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Conference/Journal: Harv Mens Health Watch.
Date published: 2012 Nov
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 Volume ID: 17   ,  Issue ID: 4   ,  Pages: 5   ,  Word Count: 107  
    Breathe away stress in 8 steps

Try this simple technique to enjoy a variety of health benefits.

Are you plagued by daily stress? If so, you can tap a simple, free, and powerful tool called the "relaxation response." A simple method for achieving this relaxed mental state was developed and popularized by Dr. Herbert Benson, a cardiologist and professor at Harvard Medical School. He is now director emeritus of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Research shows that eliciting the relaxation response for as little as 10 to 20 minutes a day pays off in numerous ways. It melts away headaches, helps you sleep …



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