From reducing anxiety to possibly slowing dementia, learn more about the benefits meditating has on your brain.

Do a quick search for “meditation” or “meditation classes” on the web. Browse Netflix (where Headspace has a series). Check your community’s website or social media page for in-person ...

Meditation triggers a “relaxation response,” which helps you move your body and brain from flight-or-fight mode (which we experience during the day) to rest mode.

Observing the brain after 6 to 12 months of meditation, typically 30 minutes daily, reveals brain structure and function changes. The brain, an extraordinary organ, adapts to our activities.

Music creates faster dopamine response than meditation. The brain’s reward system responds to music with remarkable speed and intensity. When you hear a particularly moving musical passage or ...

How zapping the brain can supercharge meditation. New brain stimulation techniques could help scientists understand how meditation changes the mind. by Oshan Jarow. Oct 2, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC ...

Science has struggled to do the same. We know some interesting but scattered things: Meditation makes parts of your brain grow thicker. It changes patterns of electrical activity in key brain networks ...

Dr. Theodore Schwartz has been treating neurological illnesses for nearly 30 years. He says being a brain surgeon requires steady hands — and a strong bladder. His new book is Gray Matters.

How to maintain brain health — and what to do if you notice cognitive decline Dr. Kimberly Doyle, neuropsychologist at the Baylor AT&T Memory Center, shares insight on steps you can take to stay ...

Even in retirement, you can have a lot on your plate. Maybe your schedule is full of doctor appointments and family visits. Or, you have a busy calendar of social meetups and exercise classes. Do ...

Dr. Theodore Schwartz has been treating neurological illnesses for nearly 30 years. He says being a brain surgeon requires steady hands — and a strong bladder. His new book is Gray Matters.