The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of meditation on the brain. Brain scans of participants before and after an 8 week meditation training program showed increased gray matter in the hippocampus, which governs learning and memory, and decreased gray matter in the amygdala, which processes fear and anxiety. These changes may contribute to the positive effects of meditation, such as reducing stress and improving emotional regulation.

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