Yes, most of us are stressed out these days. And, yes, we're aware that mindfulness meditation can help cushion the corrosive effects of stress on our bodies. But who has time to take a class, or practice for hour after hour?
It turns out that may not be necessary. New research reports a two-week mindfulness meditation program delivered via a smartphone app effectively reduced tense participants' physical reactivity to stress.
Importantly, this effect was only found when the program emphasized acceptance of the present moment, and whatever uncomfortable emotions it may be bringing up.
[For more on this story by TOM JACOBS, go to https://psmag.com/news/the-key...s-that-lowers-stress]
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