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. Areas associated with self-awareness, compassion, and introspection also increased. Overall, the study provides further evidence that meditating can alter brain structure and make positive changes to functions like stress levels and emotional processing.
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. Areas associated with self-awareness, compassion, and introspection also increased. Overall, the study provides further evidence that meditating can alter brain structure and make positive changes to functions like stress levels and emotional processing.
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. Areas associated with self-awareness, compassion, and introspection also increased. Overall, the study provides further evidence that meditating can alter brain structure and make positive changes to functions like stress levels and emotional processing.