Does five minutes of meditation help? is there any research to back this up?

Actually, yes! Check out this research from The Chicago School, following medical professionals doing just five minutes of meditation a day.

Here are some overall takeaways:

• Reduces Stress: A quick meditation can reduce stress by activating the body's relaxation response. Research shows that short mindfulness exercises lower cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for stress, often within just a few minutes.

• Enhances Focus and Cognitive Function: Studies indicate that a brief period of meditation can improve attention and cognitive flexibility, even after a single session. Practicing focused breathing or mindfulness for a few minutes can help clear mental clutter and enhance focus.

  
  

• Improves Mood: Just a few minutes of meditation can boost mood and improve emotional regulation. Participants in another study who practiced five minutes of mindfulness breathing reported an improved mood afterward and felt calmer and more emotionally balanced.

  
  

• Lowers Heart Rate and Blood Pressure: Meditation, even for short periods, can decrease heart rate and blood pressure, helping the body shift into a more restful state. This effect can be particularly beneficial for people with high blood pressure.

  
  

• Eases Physical Pain: Short, guided mindfulness sessions have been found to reduce perceptions of pain. While it doesn’t eliminate pain, it can help you feel more in control, which reduces discomfort.

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