MEDITATION GROWS BRAIN CELLS

While most workouts affect the body, a meditation workout affects the brain, and grows new cells. Past research has shown that meditation enables people to control their negative emotions and develop positive ones, leading to less stress and a stronger immune system. New research, conducted at UCLA, and published in the journal NeuroImage, has shown that meditation actually increases brain matter, developing new brain cells and connections.

When the researchers conducted brain scans on non-meditators and long-term meditators, they found that the meditators had larger brain mass in the hippocampus region and the areas within the orbitofrontal cortex, the thalamus, and the inferior temporal gyrus – all regions known for regulating emotions.

Recent news items regarding the pressure on our health system with Baby Boomers beginning to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it would seem that the practice of meditation should be considered. Many CEOs say they practice meditation regularly and find it very beneficial to themselves personally as well as for their organizations.