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Earlier evidence out of UCLA suggested that meditating for years thickens the brain (in a good way) and strengthens the connections between brain cells. Articles about NEUROSCIENCE: http://www.scoop.it/t/science-news?page=1&tag=neuroscience 
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Science is beginning to show that meditation can have a major impact on the way our brain and bodies function, write Jonathan Krygier and Andrew Kemp.
Tyler's curator insight,
January 10, 2013 11:04 AM
Meditation has always been an intriguing form of stress relief to me. Of the many different techniques, this one seems to be the most difficult for people to do. To be able to seperate our mind from the world around us is a daunting task, which is why I am glad that I found this article. This helped tremendously with my education on the subject, and I walked away far more intrigued than I was beforehand. Although I will probably stick to easier ways of reducing stress, I am glad that I at least was able to learn a bit more about meditation and the benefits that it brings. 
Brady Wyman's curator insight,
March 25, 2013 12:03 PM
Shows benefits of meditation on mental health.
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Researchers at Harvard, Yale, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have found the first evidence that meditation can alter the physical structure of our brains. Brain scans they conducted reveal that experienced meditators boasted increased thickness in parts of the brain that deal with attention and processing sensory input.
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Study Helps Explain Why Meditation Improves Concentration: People who meditate may be able to use their brain in ways others can’t to tune out distractions and focus on the present task at hand.
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Brain-enhancing device invented by student Jay Vidyarthi is exhibited at TEDActive in Palm Springs, CA. What if the brain gains associated with meditation practice could be married to the soothing elements of music in an incredibly comfortable cocoon of darkness? What if technology could be used to foster positive mood and mind states? Articles about NEUROSCIENCE: http://www.scoop.it/t/science-news?page=1&tag=neuroscience
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Want to be smarter in work, love, and life? Scientific advances offer proven ways to enhance your gray matter.
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The BBC's David Sillito has been examining the theory that meditation can reduce stress, depression and even chronic pain.
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Experienced meditators seem to be able switch off areas of the brain associated with daydreaming as well as psychiatric disorders such as autism and schizophrenia, according to a new brain imaging study by Yale researchers.
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