by Dr. Jerry V. Teplitz
The Energy Doctor
There’s some new research that validates the positive effects of meditation. One study at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the practice of meditation for 40 minutes a day thickens parts of the brain’s cerebral cortex that are responsible for decision making, attention and memory. Meditation may also slow the natural thinning that occurs in this section of the brain as people age. Meditation also improves a person’s productivity by preventing stress-related illnesses and reducing absenteeism. Advanced meditators even produce more gamma-brain-waves that synchronize and lead to increased awareness.
Many corporations are now offering meditation classes including Hughes Aircraft, Deutsche Bank, and Google. Since fewer people are taking smoke breaks, companies ought to be offering employees time to take a meditation break. With all the benefits, both the company and the employee will experience positive results.
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