*Om* & #MRI .... Practising #mindfulness -> shrink amygdala -> #brain's centre for 'fight & flight' -> thicken pre-frontal cortex -> area for higher order functions eg. awareness, concentration & decision-making https://t.co/HCA3NMYG4j
Dispositional mindfulness co-varies with smaller amygdala and caudate volumes in community adults.
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The discussions express strong interest in the neurobiological benefits of mindfulness, with examples like mentioning brain region changes and stress reduction; phrases such as 'greatest commodity' and references to 'brain's centre' demonstrate enthusiasm and engagement with the scientific implications of the study.
Most discussions highlight the positive effects of mindfulness on brain structure, supporting the article's findings.
The posts demonstrate curiosity about how mindfulness impacts brain regions and stress reduction, indicating high interest.
Comments reference scientific concepts like amygdala shrinking and prefrontal cortex thickening, showing moderate depth of engagement.
The discussions suggest recognition of mindfulness as a beneficial intervention, though not universally emphasized as transformative.
Abstract in brief
- The study found that individuals with higher levels of dispositional mindfulness tend to have smaller grey matter volumes in certain brain areas, specifically the right amygdala and the left caudate.
- These brain region volume differences remain significant even after accounting for factors like age, overall brain size, neuroticism, and depression, suggesting a strong link between mindfulness and brain structure.
- The findings imply that these structural variations in the brain could help explain why mindful individuals typically experience less stress and could point to neural pathways that connect mindfulness to better mental and physical health.]
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RT @Wanida_Chua: *Om* & #MRI .... Practising #mindfulness -> shrink amygdala -> #brain's centre for 'fight & flight' -> thicken pre-fron…
RT @uofleatlab: If mindfulness was a pill, it would be the greatest commodity. Regular mindfulness practice is associated with functional b…
Stress Tip 4: Meditate. Studies have shown that the structure of the brain actually changes after only 8 weeks of meditation. These changes may help explain why mindful individuals have reduced stress reactivity. https://t.co/2Bza5M0yvq https://t.co/lg2Gl7ec1V
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Understanding the Neural Basis of Action Control and Procrastination
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Understanding Action Control and Brain Structure Differences
The study explores how individual differences in action and emotion control are linked to brain structures, focusing on amygdala size and connectivity, shedding light on neural mechanisms underlying self-control.
RT @Wanida_Chua: *Om* & #MRI .... Practising #mindfulness -> shrink amygdala -> #brain's centre for 'fight & flight' -> thicken pre-fron…
*Om* & #MRI .... Practising #mindfulness -> shrink amygdala -> #brain's centre for 'fight & flight' -> thicken pre-frontal cortex -> area for higher order functions eg. awareness, concentration & decision-making https://t.co/HCA3NMYG4j
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RT @uofleatlab: If mindfulness was a pill, it would be the greatest commodity. Regular mindfulness practice is associated with functional b…
Stress Tip 4: Meditate. Studies have shown that the structure of the brain actually changes after only 8 weeks of meditation. These changes may help explain why mindful individuals have reduced stress reactivity. https://t.co/2Bza5M0yvq https://t.co/lg2Gl7ec1V
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