Happy People Live Longer
Although there are no evidence on happiness heals diseases, but it protects against falling ill. Because of this reason, happy people live longer. The size of the effect on longevity is comparable to that of smoking or not. It was concluded from an analysis of 30 follow-up studies published in the Journal of Happiness Studies.There have been more reports of happy people living longer. Happiness isn’t necessarily effective on seriously ill people, but it does help most healthy people. Chronic unhappiness causes stress, which reduces immune response. People who are happy seems to be adopting a healthy life style as well.
Meditation increases empathy & compassion
According to a recent study, meditation may increase a person’s ability to feel empathy and benevolence for others. Study was done by analyzing the brain activity of subjects while they are practicing Compassion meditation. Compassion meditation involves first focusing on loved ones and directing loving-kindness toward them, and then extending that goodwill to all beings indiscriminately. The researchers believe that their findings suggest compassion can be learned and increased with practice.
Meditation Impacts Blood Pressure
Transcendental Meditation is an effective treatment for controlling high blood pressure, according to a new research conducted at the University of Kentucky. The practice of Transcendental Meditation was associated with approximate reductions of 4.7 mm systolic blood pressure and 3.2 mm diastolic blood pressure.
Happiness buys money
Studies have proved that people who are happy earn $750,000+ more in their lifetime than other people. Unlike the popular belief that money buys happiness the truth is other way around.
