Is meditation the push-up for the brain? Study shows practice may have potential to change brain's physical structure
Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 09:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers have found that long time meditators have stronger connections between brain regions, and show less age-related atrophy when compared to a control group. Having stronger connections influences the ability to rapidly relay electrical signals in the brain. And significantly, these effects are evident throughout the entire brain, not just in specific areas.