
Cognition
Neuroscience Reveals the Secrets of Meditation’s Benefits
Contemplative practices that extend back thousands of years show a multitude of benefits for both body and mind
Richard J. Davidson has pioneered the science of meditation as director of the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior and the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Credit: Nick Higgins
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