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Feeling Stressed? Neuroscience Says What You (Don’t) Do for the Next 2 Minutes Will Make You Feel Calmer and More Relaxed

Research shows a two-minute silence break significantly reduces your heart rate and blood pressure.

Feeling Stressed? Neuroscience Says What You (Don’t) Do for the Next 2 Minutes Will Make You Feel Calmer and More Relaxed

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