Meditation Can Boost the Cortical Thickness in the Brain and Prevent It from Thinning
At cellular, genetic, and systemic levels, meditative practices might alter the structure and biochemistry of the brain.
We cannot observe the inner workings of our brains directly yet, but advancements in science and technology allow us to gain insights into their chemistry, layout, and function to some extent. However, despite these advancements, we still lack the means to manipulate the brain itself directly.
Instead, we can influence and improve its function through our behavior indirectly. This is where meditative practices come into play as powerful tools for enhancing brain health and cognitive function.
By meditating, we can leverage our behavior to positively impact the brain structure and improve cognitive abilities like working memory, procedural memory, attention, focus, task switching, intention, intuition, problem-solving, creativity, and decision-making.
Meditation is a psychosomatic practice that goes beyond just the mind. It has measurable impacts on our biology and how we function as a whole. Recent studies indicate that meditation can influence our genes, as I documented in a previous article.
