The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of meditation on the brain. Brain scans of participants before and after an 8-week meditation training program found increased gray matter in the hippocampus, which governs learning and memory. Additional areas associated with compassion and self-awareness also showed enhanced connectivity. Overall, the research demonstrates how meditation can alter brain structure and function in ways that encourage emotional well-being.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of meditation on the brain. Brain scans of participants before and after an 8-week meditation training program found increased gray matter in the hippocampus, which governs learning and memory. Additional areas associated with compassion and self-awareness also showed enhanced connectivity. Overall, the research demonstrates how meditation can alter brain structure and function in ways that encourage emotional well-being.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of meditation on the brain. Brain scans of participants before and after an 8-week meditation training program found increased gray matter in the hippocampus, which governs learning and memory. Additional areas associated with compassion and self-awareness also showed enhanced connectivity. Overall, the research demonstrates how meditation can alter brain structure and function in ways that encourage emotional well-being.