Dr Herbert Benson - Publications Beneficial for Complementary Medical Practitioners

As part of our dedication to Dr Herbert Benson, after the sad news of his passing earlier this year, we wanted to enlighten you with the list of his publications throughout his life that could support you within your practice of complementary treatments.

Dr Herbert Benson, a Harvard-trained cardiologist, was a propelling force in the power of mind over body movement and over the years conducted extensive research demonstrating how holistic approaches, such as meditation, can have extremely positive impacts on the human body.

The Relaxation Response, 1975
The Mind/Body Effect: How behavioural medicine can show you the way to better health, 1979
Beyond the Relaxation Response, 1984
Your Maximum Mind, 1987
'Contributor' - MindScience: An East-West Dialogue Daniel Goleman and Robert A. F. Thurman Editors, Wisdom Publications, 1991
The Wellness Book, 1992
Timeless Healing: The Power and Biology of Belief, 1996
The Relaxation Response - Updated and Expanded (25th Anniversary Edition), 2000
The Breakout Principle, 2003
Mind Over Menopause, 2004
Mind Your Heart, 2004
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure, 2006
Relaxation Revolution, 2010?

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News

Biological age, not birthdate may reveal healthy longevity

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A first-of-its-kind study of 1,813 older women suggests that the accelerated biological aging of the body — epigenetic age acceleration specifically — is associated with lower odds of living to be 90 years old and also being physically mobile and having intact mental function.

People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, according to a new study published in the July 27, 2022, online issue of Neurology®.

It may feel like an anvil hanging over your head, but that looming deadline stressing you out at work may actually be beneficial for your brain, according to new research from the Youth Development Institute at the University of Georgia.

People who are genetically at higher risk for stroke can lower that risk by as much as 43% by adopting a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle.