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 the following, improved such as, improved such as improved

Explanation:

The phrase "such as" is used to introduce examples. In this context, we want to directly list the examples of health - benefits after "such as". "such as, improved" is the most appropriate as it directly connects the general statement about health benefits to the specific examples that follow. "such as the following, improved" is too wordy and not a common way to list simple examples in this context.

Answer:

such as, improved