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Mindfulness and meditation may help:
Those who learn the techniques of mindfulness and meditation often say they feel less stress and have clearer thoughts. Researchers have explored how mindfulness meditation and relaxation affect our brains, and learned that mindfulness in the classroom can reduce students’ stress and lengthen attention spans.
Researchers are studying how mindfulness may help those with depression. They have observed that mindfulness seems to change the brain in some patients, and are exploring what meditation can do for our minds, moods, and health.
Mindfulness can help people become more self-aware and improve general wellbeing. Research has shown that mindfulness helps us to unwind, and can help educators practice self-care. Experts say that we can “train” our brains to improve both mental and physical health.