Scientists are still learning about exactly how meditation could induce positive impacts on other aspects of health, too -- such as helping our immune systems function optimally, enhancing sleep, lowering cholesterol and alleviating pain. "It helps you with memory and concentration, increases resiliency, helps you manage stress better (and) helps you have a positive impact on relationships," Vermani said. "In relationships, if you're busy in your mind, you're reactive. And when you're mindful and you're grounded, you have a tendency to respond versus react, meaning to pause and reflect before letting things go out of your mouth that are sometimes hurtful, or negative or judgmental." Read the full article on @cnn at the link in my bio under media Please feel free to share/repost. Want more? Order Dr. Monica Vermani’s new book, A Deeper Wellness at book.adeeperwellness.com or find it on Amazon #selfhelp #mentalhealth #therapy #lifelessons #selflove #anxiety #mindfulness #meditation #selfhelpguide #growth #healing #feeling #grief #ADeeperWellness #DrMonicaVermani #StopExistingStartLiving #cnn #cnnnews #cnnhealth #deepakchopra