Tibetan and Himalayan Library - THL

Description: This article on ScienCentral gives a basic overview of the findings of an initial study on mindfulness meditation, the brain, and the immune system conducted at the Univeristy of Wisconsin-Madison. Reported findings were an increase in brain activity in areas associated with positive emotions, better immune function as a result of meditation, and a correlation between increased brain activity and immune function. Website includes a full length article of the findings and a short supplementary video. (Zach Rowinski 2004-05-24)

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