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Short inspirational videos might offer an alternative to meditation for stress managementPeople felt as much stress relief from inspirational videos as they did from videos leading guided meditationHopefulness and optimism from the videos produced lasting stress relief, researchers said

FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — YouTube or TikTok might offer a solid alternative to meditation when it comes to stress relief .

People’s stress dropped about as much from watching a short inspirational video as it did through guided meditation, researchers reported in the journal Psychology of Popular Media .

“What we found is that even a few minutes of watching content that makes people feel hopeful can put a dent in stress,” said lead researcher Robin Nabi , a professor o

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