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How Mindfulness affects mind and body
Results of regular meditation:
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increases activity in a number of brain regions, including those
parts involved in learning and memory processes, emotion
regulation and perspective taking;
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improves psychological functions of attention, compassion and
empathy;
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activates the parasympathetic nervous system, calming the
autonomic nervous system and decreasing cortical;
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boosts the immune system;
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improves medical conditions including type 2 diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, asthma, premenstrual syndrome and
chronic pain; and
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improves psychological conditions such as anxiety, insomnia,
phobias and eating disorders.
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