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Many studies have shown that relaxation has beneficial effects on disease (such as hypertension, asthma, cancer), injuries (such as back pain, burns, self-mutilation), emotional control (such as anger, anxiety, depression), as well as physical fitness levels, stress management, and tension headaches. Some of the evidence of the effect of relaxation on pain is shown in this chart.
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