Practising meditation helps build denser grey matter in parts of the brain associated with learning and memory, controlling emotions and compassion In a study 16 volunteers had their brains scanned before and after an eight week 'mindfulness' course Just eight weeks of meditation can produce enough structural changes large enough to be picked up by MRI scanners

By Stephen Adams, Mail On Sunday Health Correspondent

Published: 17:25 EST, 8 November 2014 | Updated: 17:25 EST, 8 November 2014

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Meditatingreally is a workout for the mind, according to scientists who have found it can make the brain bigger.

Practising simple meditation techniques such as concentrating on your breathing helps build denser grey matter in parts of the brain associated with learning and memory, controlling emotions and compassion.

Just eight weeks of meditation can produce structural changes large enough to be picked up by MRI scanners, American scientists have discovered.

Practising simple meditation techniques such as concentrating on your breathing helps build denser grey matter in parts of the brain associated with learning and memory (stock image)

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Proof that meditation CAN grow your brain: In just eight weeks it can improve learning and memory