Aug 21st, 2008 · Meditating daily can lower blood pressure and reduce dependence on medication, according to a new study. Relaxation techniques increase the formation of a compound that opens up blood vessels, which in turn lowers blood pressure.
Jul 11th, 2005 · Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is examining post-tsunami reconstruction efforts in Thailand. After meeting Monday with Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra om Phuket, Rice toured devastated areas by helicopter. Rice also used the visit to urge Thailand, and other Asian countries, to do more to help push for democracy in the military run state of Myanmar.