Prometheus (tree) Prometheus (recorded as WPN-114) was the oldest known non-clonal organism, a Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) tree growing near the tree line on Wheeler Peak in eastern Nevada, United States.
When you meditate, you clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress. The emotional benefits of meditation can include: 1  Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations. 2  Building skills to manage your stress.
11 Surprising Benefits of Meditation. Health benefits of meditation include relief from stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome and acute respiratory infection. It increases IQ, pain tolerance and helps in weight loss. It is also beneficial in maintaining blood pressure.