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It’s clearly a case of mind over matter: use of a meditation technique called mindfulness reduced both stress and fatigue—but not pain—associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Authors of a new study noted that mindfulness helped patients better cope with the stress and demands of the disease.
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Brain imaging studies suggest meditation has a beneficial effect on keeping the brain healthy with aging. Researchers found unique differences among those who meditate, compared to a control group of study participants, that suggest something about the practice may keep the brain from deteriorating with age.
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Meditation dramatically reduced pain in a study, after just one hour. Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center say the effect was more dramatic than drugs like morphine. The researchers say meditation has great potential for managing pain and takes little time to learn.
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Many people say meditation makes them feel more relaxed, peaceful, and focused, but does it do anything physically to the brain? Yes, say researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), who have documented changes in the brain’s gray matter after just 8 weeks of mindfulness meditation.
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Meditation practice can lead to a greater ability to cope with stress and achieve a sense of well-being, and now scientists say these psychological changes are linked to the activity of a specific enzyme.
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A mindful meditation program has been shown to reduce fatigue and depression for up to six months in patients with multiple sclerosis, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. And the best part, according to Mayo Clinic professor Moses Rodriguez, is that it is safe and inexpensive.
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New findings show that Transcendental Meditation can significantly ease symptoms of depression, offering an alternative treatment for individuals at high risk for heart disease. Depression affects twenty percent of older adults according to the National Insitutues of Health, and is also a major risk factor for depression. Transcendental Meditation significantly lowered depression, found in two separate studies.
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All forms of meditation can help calm a person, relieve stress and help with health symptoms, but did you know there are two approaches to meditation?
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Practicing Transcendental Meditation was shown in a nine year study to reduce risk of stroke, heart attack and death among a group of participants with known coronary artery disease. The technique also significantly lowered blood pressure in addition to reducing the risk of cardiovascular events, compared to a control group. Transcendental Meditation can be easily learned, and practiced daily.
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UNC Charlotte researchers have found that brief period of meditation, practiced daily, can significantly reduce perception of pain. Past studies have shown that mindful meditation for treating pain requires extensive study and practice. The new findings show that taking twenty minutes a day to meditate can have lasting effects for helping patients cope with chronic pain. The technique can be learned quickly on the internet, making the intervention accessible and affordable. The findings are described as "robust" by the study authors.
