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Peace of Mind is a Powerful Tool Against Cancer

Peace of Mind is a Powerful Tool Against Cancer | Science News | Scoop.it
A sense of tranquility can go a long way for cancer patients. Calming techniques like yoga and meditation can improve quality of life and treatment response for cancer patients.
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Beyond spirituality: the role of meditation in mental health

Beyond spirituality: the role of meditation in mental health | Science News | Scoop.it
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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This is your mind on meditation: less wandering, more doing

This is your mind on meditation: less wandering, more doing | Science News | Scoop.it
The brains of experienced meditators appear to be fitter, more disciplined and more "on task" than do the brains of those trying out meditation for the first time.
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3Qs: It's all in the mind

3Qs: It's all in the mind | Science News | Scoop.it

When we learn that we have lots of control over our internal processes, stress can be markedly reduced. We can choose another thought in any given moment or choose not to hold on to and ruminate over our negative thoughts. The best way I have found to do this is through a regular mindfulness practice

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Release Tension in the Mind Through the Body

Release Tension in the Mind Through the Body | Science News | Scoop.it
Release Tension in the Mind Through the Body (There is an excellent technique that is used in meditation that can be adapted to use throughout the day http://t.co/EtC53Cce...)...

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