TIME - Research shows that the brain can change as a result of the thoughts we think - altering neuronal connections in a way that can treat mental illness, lead to a greater capacity for empathy and compassion, and even dial up the supposedly immovable happiness set point. (Read the full article here…)
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UNC Charlotte - New research now suggests that the mind may be easier to cognitively train than we previously believed. Psychologists studying the effects of a meditation technique known as “mindfulness ” found that meditation-trained participants showed a significant improvement in their critical cognitive skills (and performed significantly higher in cognitive tests than a control group) after only four days of training for only 20 minutes each day. (Read the full article here …)
TIME Magazine – The idea that meditation is good for you is certainly not new, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly why meditating so reliably improves mental and physical health. One old theory is that meditation is just like exercise: it trains the brain as if gray matter were a bundle of muscles. You work those muscles and they get stronger. (Read the full article here…)
Science Daily - Everyday experience and psychology research both indicate that paying close attention to one thing can keep you from noticing something else. (Read the full article...) Science Daily - Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say that practicing even small doses of daily meditation may improve focus and performance. (Read the full article...) |