There’s been a lot of discussion about what kinds of mental activities are actually capable of changing the brain. Some promises of bolstered IQ and enhanced brain function via specially-designed "brain games" have fizzled out. Now, a new study from the Max Planck Institute finds that three different types of meditation training are linked to changes in corresponding brain regions. Participants, who were between 20 and 55 years of age, engaged in three different types of training for three months each, totaling a nine-month study period. The researchers wagered that training in each of these methods would lead to volume increases in corresponding brain areas.

Source: Forbes October 05, 2017 13:30 UTC