Question

which is the best way to complete the text? studies suggest that meditation has many health benefits, ____________ cardiovascular health, decreased cortisol (a hormone related to stress levels), and lower blood pressure. such as: improved such as the following, improved such as improved

Explanation:

The first option "such as: improved" has an unnecessary colon. The second option "such as the following, improved" is wordy. The third option "such as improved" is the most concise and grammatically - correct way to introduce the list of health benefits.

Answer:

such as improved