Meditation can sharpen attention, strengthen memory and improve other mental abilities. Scientific American editor Ferris Jabr examines the changes in brain structure behind some of these benefits. -- Please visit our website to discover the latest advances in science and technology: Discover world-changing science with a subscription to Scientific American. Learn more: -- More to explore: Does mindfulness training improve cognitive abilities? A systematic review of neuropsychological findings. [Preview] (Clinical Psychology Review) Long-term meditators self-induce high-amplitude gamma synchrony during mental practice (PNAS) Evidence builds that meditation strengthens the brain, UCLA researchers say (UCLA) The underlying anatomical correlate
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