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Meditation Lowers Risks of Stroke and Heart Attack

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Dr. Pascale Michelon| Leave a comment

By: Dr. Pascale Michelon

Meditation is known to help lower stress levels and boost attentional focus. A new study shows that meditation (added to usual medical care) can also impact cardiovascular health: Participants in a transcendental meditation program saw their risks of heart attack and stroke go down by 48%. Continue reading →

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Meditate For 8 Weeks and Watch Your Brain Grow

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Dr. Pascale Michelon| 1 Comment

By: Dr. Pascale Michelon

What we do on a daily basis can affect our brain health. Indeed, thanks to neuroplasticity (the lifelong ability of the brain to change), new brain cells (neurons) and connections between neurons can grow, based on our experiences. Recent studies show that practicing meditation is part of the daily activities that can change the brain. Continue reading →

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Meditation can Change your Brain

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Dr. Pascale Michelon| 30 Comments

By: Dr. Pascale Michelon

What we do on a daily basis can affect our brain health, thanks to neuroplasticity, the lifelong ability of the brain to change. In other words, new brain cells (neurons) and connections between neurons can grow, based on our experiences. Previous studies have shown that becoming expert at a specific activity (music, language, navigation, etc.) changes the brain areas involved in this activity. These areas are highly stimulated and usually get bigger as more neurons and connections are generated. Could practicing meditation change the brain too? Continue reading →

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