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“Meditators are shown to have thickening in parts of the brain structure that deal with attention, memory and sensory functions. This was found to be more noticeable in older, more practiced meditators than in younger adults which is interesting because this structure usually tends to get thinner as we age.”

Quote by Philippa Perry

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Philippa Perry is a renowned British psychotherapist known for her contributions to the field of psychotherapy. Born on November 1, 1957, she has a deep interest in psychology from a young age and has dedicated her career to helping people with psychological issues. more

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