Creswell first became interested in mindfulness meditation when he took courses on psychology and Buddhism in high school. A number of brain studies suggest that mindfulness meditation may spark neuroplastic renovations in the brain’s function and structure. Some studies suggest that mindfulness meditation may increase gray matter density in the hippocampus, a brain region essential to memory. In the context of PTSD, King says it’s likely that mindfulness meditation will continue to supplement more-conventional psychiatric treatments. Still, people who use mindfulness meditation to ease daily stress say they’re convinced the practice improves their lives.

Source: Washington Post March 24, 2018 12:22 UTC