Mindfulness meditation alters brain metabolism, new study finds

This study looked at how mindfulness meditation affects brain chemistry and memory in 30 female speech therapy students. Participants were split into two groups: one practiced mindfulness meditation, the other did muscle relaxation exercises. Over 6 weeks, researchers measured brain metabolism using MRI scans and tested memory and metamemory (knowing what you know). The goal was to see if mindfulness changes brain regions linked to memory and stress.