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No matter your age, mindfulness meditation is a simple, tried-and-true practice that helps those who use it to become more aware and accepting of their experience in the here and now. They also swear by its ability to benefit their brains and bodies, and to bring them a greater sense of meaning and purpose. Put …

Just picking up a newspaper is enough to spike the blood pressure, so its not surprising that with an aging population, high unemployment, the economy, record numbers of uninsured, and the basic rigors of everyday life, that 1 out of every 4 American are reporting extremely high stress levels. Results from an American Psychological Association …

Celebrities have been espousing the benefits of meditation for decades. Gwyneth Paltrow In January, the actress said: “My New Year’s resolution is to learn how to meditate. It’s always sounded like something I should do, but I don’t know how to. My friends who do it say it’s really freakin’ brilliant. They say you can’t …

Brandon Heinz, an eighth grader in the Bristol Township School District, told occupational therapist Charles E. Gallagher that he had been asked to sit still “millions of times.” The problem is that it’s not always easy. For Brandon, 14, and his classmates – students with autism, attention-deficit disorders, or other special needs – controlling signs …

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The nation’s current healthcare crisis has added a new dimension to the old saying, “Prevention is the best medicine.” With rising co-pays, high deductibles, confusion over coverage, and prescription drug headaches, healthcare consumers recognize that getting sick is more complicated than ever. So if the solution to …

DALLAS – June 23, 2011 – We are one step closer to deciphering why some stressed people indulge in chocolate, mashed potatoes, ice cream and other high-calorie, high-fat comfort foods. UT Southwestern Medical Center-led findings, in a mouse study, suggest that ghrelin – the so-called “hunger hormone” – is involved in triggering this reaction to …

I’m going to show you the easiest way you can start meditating right now, even if you’ve never meditated before. You’ll feel so relaxed and focused you’ll want to meditate every day. Pay Attention… As you read every word of this article you’ll notice your focus is drawn completely to the words as you fully …

Freedom from stress. Increased focus and mental clarity. Maximum productivity. Inner peace and joy even during times of hardship. Supercharged creativity and a free-flow of new ideas. Heightened intuition and even psychic abilities… These are just a few of the many known benefits of practicing a disciplined meditation regime. And until recently, this type of …