Mindful meditation improves memory

Meditation has long been practiced by followers of the Buddhist religion, but not until recently has it been recognized for its cognitive benefits.

Research supports that mindful meditation improves memory, correlated to development in areas throughout the brain.

While many students at LRHS have study methods that work for them, meditation could be a valuable tool in improving their memory retention.

Meditation is essentially an exercise for the mind, aimed towards making the brain more efficient.

In an article from the Insight Meditation Center, Gil Fronsdale explained the basics of mindful m...