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Hard evidence grows for including meditation in government-sponsored health programs | Science Codex

More people still die from cardiovascular disease than any other illness. Dubbed the number one killer and the silent killer, modern medicine has been researching and incorporating complementary and alternative approaches to help treat and in some cases reverse and hopefully prevent this health problem at an earlier stage of the disease. One of those… Continue reading Hard evidence grows for including meditation in government-sponsored health programs | Science Codex

Greater Happiness in 5 Minutes a Day- how to teach kids loving-kindness meditation

Greater Happiness in 5 Minutes a Day- how to teach kids loving-kindness meditation September 11th, 2012 Credit: photos.de.tibo/Flickr By Christine Carter Might be that sitting with your legs crossed repeating stuff like “May all beings be free from suffering,” is a little too far-out for you. I’m a scientist for crying out loud, so you… Continue reading Greater Happiness in 5 Minutes a Day- how to teach kids loving-kindness meditation

Exercise, meditation can help prevent cold, flu symptoms, according to study

Exercise, meditation can help prevent cold, flu symptoms, according to study New York Daily News People who are prone to colds and flu can find relief with a regular program of exercise or meditation, a new study suggests. … Additional research finds that people who are physically fit and active have fewer and milder colds.… Continue reading Exercise, meditation can help prevent cold, flu symptoms, according to study