Scientists have discovered that meditation activates a network of brain regions that includes the insula (associated with compassion, empathy and self-awareness), the putamen (learning) and parts of the anterior cingulate cortex (blood regulation). In addition to working on blood pressure and heart rate, meditation works on the prefrontal cortex (the center of higher-level thinking skills like planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior). Practice can also contribute to long-term changes, as it acts on brain plasticity. Neuropsychological studies and tests have already shown that the longer the practice of meditation, the longer the attention span. Some research even found that experienced Buddhist meditators had brain responses that indicated greater concentration than people who practiced less often. It proves that the more you practice, the less effort it takes to stay focused.

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https://askthescientists.com/brain-meditation/#:~:text=Meditation%20is%20shown%20to%20thicken,lower%2Dorder%20brain%20activities%20decrease.

https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/mind/well-being/science-behind-meditation

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