The Effects Of Meditation On The Brain (M)

Transcendental Meditation is thought to be one of the most widely used types of meditation around the world.

Transcendental Meditation is thought to be one of the most widely used types of meditation around the world.

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The Technique That Fights Fearful Memories (M)

The research found that the practice changes the way the brain processes fearful memories.

The research found that the practice changes the way the brain processes fearful memories.

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The Mental Skill That Cuts Stress (M)

It changes brain activity, reducing activation in the amygdala, an area critical for processing fear.

It changes brain activity, reducing activation in the amygdala, an area critical for processing fear.

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Meditation: Best Technique For Anxious And Depressed

The safest type of meditation for the anxious and depressed.

The safest type of meditation for the anxious and depressed.
Over one-quarter of people report unpleasant experiences while meditating, according to new research.
These include feeling afraid and experiencing distorted emotions.
While meditation is often thought of as a purely beneficial experience, this study finds otherwise.
People with negative patterns of thinking, such as anxiety or depression, are more likely to have bad experiences while meditating, the research found.
For the study, 1,232 people were asked a simple question:

"Have you ...

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The Type Of Meditation That Sharpens Your Mind (S)

This type of meditation can decrease emotional reactivity, decrease mind wandering, increase the ability to focus and improve arousal.

This type of meditation can decrease emotional reactivity, decrease mind wandering, increase the ability to focus and improve arousal.

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