High blood pressure affects over a billion people worldwide. Even small improvements can make a big difference to public health.

A study of Swedish train drivers—working night shifts and irregular hours—found something remarkable: after six months of practicing Acem Meditation, their blood pressure was significantly lower.

They also reported fewer symptoms of stress. This suggests that long-term meditation may help reduce one of the world’s most common health risks—without medication.

Research references Ellingsen Ø. A marker of stress reduction. In: Eifring H, editor. The Power of the Wandering Mind. Oslo: Dyade Press; 2019. Davanger S, Eifring H, Hersoug A. Fighting stress. Reviews of meditation research. 1st ed. Oslo: Acem Publishing; 2008.

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