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Can meditation help my brain?
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Maybe: Better to get rest. No good studies show that meditation does any more than quietly relaxing.
Answered 8/11/2012
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Very Possibly: Mindfulness meditation especially may well help the brain. A recent report showed evidence of measurable changes in white matter associated with a part of the brain network related to self-regulation -- the anterior cingulate cortex -- after short exposure to focused meditation. The same changes did not occur after relaxation-oriented meditation. http://tinyurl.com/c8dpo3p.
Answered 3/31/2021
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Yes, it assists: Meditation calms the mind and body. The many thoughts that pass through our conscious minds can be diverted for a bit during meditation. Just like the muscles of our body, the mind requires both healthy stimulation and a period of calming rest. www.artofplasticsurgery.com
Answered 7/27/2014
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