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Meditation and neurodegeneration; what do we know?

Posted on August 17, 2018 by

Can meditation stop or reverse neurodegeneration? The answer is yes but we this doesn’t resolve any problems by itself. Continue reading →

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Brain health in middle age; the science of meditation and mindfulness

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

Meditation and mindfulness may help to keep your brain young Continue reading →

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Better mental health through meditation?

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

Authors: Kieran C.R. Fox, R. Nathan Spreng, Melissa Ellamil, Jessica R. Andrews-Hanna, Kalina Christoff Year: 2015 Title: The wandering brain: Meta-analysis of functional neuroimaging studies of mind-wandering and related spontaneous thought processes Summary: Thinking about the most common effects on … Continue reading →

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Spiritual based meditation may help preserve cognitive function

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

Whilst intensive meditation practice may improve cognitive function, sustained daily practice may help maintain it. Continue reading →

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