The document discusses a study that examined 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 relates to learning and memory. Additionally, meditators showed less age-related atrophy in brain areas linked to emotional processing, cognitive functions and introspection. Overall, the results suggest meditation may help protect brain health and delay age-related declines in memory and cognitive abilities.
The document discusses a study that examined 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 relates to learning and memory. Additionally, meditators showed less age-related atrophy in brain areas linked to emotional processing, cognitive functions and introspection. Overall, the results suggest meditation may help protect brain health and delay age-related declines in memory and cognitive abilities.
The document discusses a study that examined 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 relates to learning and memory. Additionally, meditators showed less age-related atrophy in brain areas linked to emotional processing, cognitive functions and introspection. Overall, the results suggest meditation may help protect brain health and delay age-related declines in memory and cognitive abilities.