In 1992, Harvard neuroscientist Richard Davidson embarked on an unusual research project to study the brains of Buddhist monks who spent thousands of hours meditating. What he found was that not only did the practice activate different parts of the brain, it also seemed to impact the body in ways that matter for health. That pivotal study has led to a number of research projects in recent years that look at what calming the brain does for specific medical conditions…
Mindful meditation may be the answer to relieving chronic back pain, study suggests
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