Short inspirational videos as effective as meditation at reducing stress
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 14-Dec-2025 16:11 ET (14-Dec-2025 21:11 GMT/UTC)
Watching short inspirational videos may be just as effective at reducing stress as meditation, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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