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Meditation can produce beneficial effects to prevent cardiovascular disease.

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Abstract Title:

Meditation can produce beneficial effects to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Abstract Source:

Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig. 2014 Jun ;18(3):137-43. PMID: 25390009

Abstract Author(s):

Marcia Kiyomi Koike, Roberto Cardoso

Article Affiliation:

Marcia Kiyomi Koike

Abstract:

Coronary heart disease is the major cause of global cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Lifestyle behaviour contributes as a risk factor: unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, tobacco, alcohol, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia and psychosocial stress. Atherosclerosis pathologic mechanisms involving oxidative stress, dyslipidemia, inflammation and senescence are associated with arterial wall damage and plaque formation. Stress reduction was observed in several types of meditation. After meditation, hormonal orchestration modulates effects in the central nervous system and in the body. All types of meditation are associated with blood pressure control, enhancement in insulin resistance, reduction of lipid peroxidation and cellular senescence, independent of type of meditation. This review presents scientific evidence to explain how meditation can produce beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, and particularly regarding vascular aspects.


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