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Mindfulness meditation training changes brain structure in 8 weeks

Mindfulness meditation training changes brain structure in 8 weeks

From:
Pradeep Kishore Gowda
Date:
2011-02-21 @ 20:59
> Participating in an 8-week mindfulness meditation program appears to 
make measurable changes in brain regions associated with memory, sense of 
self, empathy and stress

http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-01-mindfulness-meditation-brain-weeks.html

"Meditation group participants reported spending an average of 27
minutes each day practicing mindfulness exercises .."

"It is fascinating to see the brain's plasticity and that, by
practicing meditation, we can play an active role in changing the
brain and can increase our well-being and quality of life." says
Britta Hölzel, PhD