New study finds Transcendental Meditation reduces stress in family caregivers

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-02/muom-nsf020916.php

Public Release: 19-Feb-2016
New study finds Transcendental Meditation reduces stress in family caregivers
Millions of caregivers in US suffer from impaired immune function, heart disease, and other factors resulting in a higher mortality rate
Maharishi University of Management

It has been estimated that over 20% of the U.S. population has served as an unpaid non-professional family caregiver for an elderly or disabled person -- and the resulting stress can be devastating. Caring for chronically ill relatives and friends often leads to stressful psychological, behavioral, and physiological effects that can contribute to impaired immune function, coronary heart disease, and a higher mortality rate.

A recent study involving 23 caregivers, most of whom were taking care of a family member with Alzheimer's or other chronic medical conditions, found that over a two-month period practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique helped to reduce the stress associated with caregiving.

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