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06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

The benefits of intensive meditation last for 7 years, study shows

More than just a solution to overcome one’s daily dose of stress, researchers have found that the benefits of regular meditation can affect one’s life for at least seven years. According to a study conducted at University of California, Davis, the effects of joining an intensive meditation program can be expected to last for years. This was […]

04/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The rewards of meditation are reaped for many years: Research shows the cognitive gains last, even if you don’t maintain practice

Cognitive improvements gained from practicing meditation can last for a minimum of seven years, according to a study published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement. Researchers at the University of California – Davis based the initial study on The Shamatha Project, which is an investigation of the cognitive, psychological, and biological impacts of meditation. They aimed to […]

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