The document discusses a study that analyzed the effects of meditation on the brain. Brain scans of participants before and after an 8-week meditation training program showed increased gray matter in the hippocampus, which relates to learning and memory, and decreased gray matter in the amygdala, which processes fear and anxiety. Overall, the study suggests that meditation can alter brain structure and function.
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The document discusses a study that analyzed the effects of meditation on the brain. Brain scans of participants before and after an 8-week meditation training program showed increased gray matter in the hippocampus, which relates to learning and memory, and decreased gray matter in the amygdala, which processes fear and anxiety. Overall, the study suggests that meditation can alter brain structure and function.