Meditation may calm the mind, but a recent study suggests it can also reshape brain activity by profoundly altering brain ...

One of the universal challenges in human knowledge is translating what is deeply felt and implicitly understood into ...

Daily meditation is no longer framed only as a path to calm, it is increasingly described in laboratories as a workout that reshapes the brain’s wiring. Imaging studies suggest that regular practice ...

People who don’t meditate often think of meditation as just a way to relax and clear your mind. In fact, a new international ...

Meditation isn’t thinking about nothing. New research reinforces that it’s a mind-altering, dynamic state that promotes focus ...

Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn't "thinking about nothing." In fact, a new international study on Buddhist monks shows that meditation is a state of heightened cerebral activity in which ...

The psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT seemed to induce similar patterns of brain activity in a lama - a revered spiritual teacher in ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body techniques, including meditation and healing practices, produced rapid and ...

In a world of aging populations, the science of longevity is booming. In a world of older populations, looking after our brains is just as important as looking after our muscles, joints, and limbs.

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How much is enough? This is the question so many people ask when considering a meditation practice. The problem with meditation practice is everyone wants to put in the least amount of time and effort ...