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Mindfulness practices can improve brain function from "summary" of Your Brain Weighs 500 Pounds by Derrick Pledger

Practicing mindfulness has been shown to have a positive impact on brain function. When we engage in mindfulness practices, such as meditation or deep breathing exercises, we are training our brain to focus and be more present in the moment. This can lead to improvements in attention, memory, and cognitive abilities. One way that mindfulness practices improve brain function is by strengthening the connections between different regions of the brain. By being more aware of our thoughts and emotions, we can learn to regulate them more effectively, which can have a direct impact on how well our brain functions. Additionally, mindfulness practices have been show...
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    Your Brain Weighs 500 Pounds

    Derrick Pledger

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