Meditation is considered the best medicine for health and relaxation and it is being adopted as a daily regimen all over the world. It can reduce your medical bills and gives you a happy life. A recent study by, has Meditation can help to increase brain function, reduce the effects of aging on the brain, and improve concentration and memory. A recent study by Harvard instructor Dr. Sara W. Lazar, whose primary appointment is at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). She initiated the study as a response to prove that meditation improved brain function and reduced the effects of aging.

According to fellow corroborator on the study, Dr. Herbert Benson—the Mind/Body Medical Institute Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School Dr. Sara’s findings are definitely unique as they show that the mind can increase the thickness of the prefrontal cortex. This thickening of the cortex is contrary to what should happen as the brain ages so the researchers concluded that the meditation was responsible for this physical effect. The group that was tested ranged from 25-50-year-olds who meditated lightly—approximately 40 minutes a day.

Dr. Sara confirmed that a follow-up study is being planned by her to confirm the findings of her research.People will be tested at two points in time, once before meditation starts and once after to show the effects meditation has specifically on memory and attention.

It is certainly a good news for those people who want to know more about the benefits of meditation.

Abstract by: Anandrahi
Source: www.thecrimson.com

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