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Mindfulness meditation ‘beneficial in improving epilepsy’

Mindfulness meditation ‘beneficial in improving epilepsy’

A new study has proven that mindfulness meditation can be effective in improving hard-to-treat epilepsy. Researchers from the University of Hong Kong and the University of Melbourne conducted the study, which was published in the medical journal Neurology, to determine how effective mindfulness-based therapy is in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. A total of 60 patients with drug-resistant epilepsy were randomly[Read More…]

Yoga and meditation are thought to assist in brain training

Scientists prove yoga and meditation helps to change the brain

A new study has helped to shed light on the benefits of yoga and meditation. Scientists at the University of Minnesota have recently rediscovered what spiritualists and Buddhists have known for centuries: yoga and meditation improves the brain and the ability of individuals to think better. In other words, it aids consciousness. The study showed that those who practice meditation[Read More…]

New study shows meditation ‘more effective than anti-depressant pills’

New study shows meditation ‘more effective than anti-depressant pills’

Meditation works just as well as antidepressants, according to a new study. Research published by scientists at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore revealed that meditating for just half an hour a day can relieve depression as much as antidepressants. Meditation, which has a long history in Eastern traditions, is one of many ‘mindfulness’ techniques that has grown[Read More…]

Stress can change the shape of your brain, research shows

Stress can change the shape of your brain, research shows

The phrase ‘use your brain’ has taken on a whole new meaning, thanks to one pioneering scientist who has discovered how strong emotions such as stress or happiness can literally can change the shape of our brains. According to Rick Hanson, author of  Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence, the physical shape of the brain[Read More…]

Bob Roth

Bob Roth: Meditation can help to promote world peace and harmony

Meditation can play an important role in education, according to one analyst. Bob Roth, director of the David Lynch Foundation told reporters about his desire to set up ‘peace universities’ on every continent, and promote the benefits of transcendental meditation, also referred to as T-M. He also spoke of his plans to create peace groups comprised over 8,000 advanced T-M[Read More…]