LearningRx1 meditation | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 2

Progression of Alzheimer’s may be slowed by meditation

Dec 7, 2013 by

In a study of people between 55 and 90, those who participated in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) using meditation or yoga had significantly improved functional connectivity in the brain system that’s engaged when remembering past evens or envisioning the...

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Meditation and the brain function of monks

Oct 2, 2013 by

In a study of Buddhist monks, it was found that they had actually rewired their brains through years of meditation. In particular, they strengthened their visual perception and attention....

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How meditation can physically alter the brain

Feb 11, 2013 by

More proof that mental training can change not just the function of the brain, but also the structure. Brain scans taken during meditation show that there are different patterns of activity depending on the person’s level of experience and...

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