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Meditation can induce structural changes in the brain, such as increased gray matter density in areas associated with attention, emotional regulation, and perspective-taking. Regular meditation practice can enhance mental and emotional health.d

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4. Meditation

4. Meditation

According to study by Sara Lazar from Harvard University it improve the density of gray matter in the following areas of the brain.

  • Prefrontal Cortex:  Responsible for self discipline, wilpower , judgment and f...

Length of meditation time

The length of meditation will impact on how successful it will be.

  • One study reported 5 hours' worth of meditation over a two-week period was enough for smokers to reduce their intake.
  • Another study noted that regular 30 minutes meditation sessions can increase the density of b...

How mindfulness affects and changes the brain

One meta-analysis found 8 unique regions of the brain consistently changed in people experienced in meditation. These are:

  • Rostrolateral prefrontal cortex
  • Sensory cortices
  • Insular cortex
  • Hippocampus
  • Anterior cingulate cortex

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