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Relaxation Techniques May Lower Blood Pressure Short-Term

4/11/2025

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Relaxation techniques like breath control, meditation, tai chi, and yoga show promise in lowering high blood pressure in the short term, according to a meta-analysis in BMJ Medicine. Yet, the long-term benefits remain unclear, with few studies extending beyond a year. With one in three people aged 30 to 79 affected worldwide, this uncertainty raises important questions for health management.

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Relaxation techniques like breath control, meditation, tai chi, and yoga show promise in lowering high blood pressure in the short term, according to a meta-analysis in BMJ Medicine. Yet, the long-term benefits remain unclear, with few studies extending beyond a year. With one in three people aged 30 to 79 affected worldwide, this uncertainty raises important questions for health management.