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.
1 In one study, participants who practiced meditation lowered their blood pressure and cut their heart attack risk in half over five years.  Meditation reduces levels of the hormone cortisol (which raises blood pressure and levels of stress).