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What is the primary function of the amygdala in the brain?
What is the primary function of the amygdala in the brain?
What is the effect of chronic stress or anxiety on the amygdala?
What is the effect of chronic stress or anxiety on the amygdala?
What is the effect of meditation on the amygdala?
What is the effect of meditation on the amygdala?
What is a recommended way to start meditating?
What is a recommended way to start meditating?
What is a long-term benefit of regular meditation?
What is a long-term benefit of regular meditation?
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- The amygdala is a structure in the brain involved in the management of emotions.
- It acts as an alarm detector and activates a secondary road to the frontal cortex when there is something alarming or dangerous.
- Chronic stress or anxiety can cause the amygdala to become hyperactive and hypertrophied, leading to increased emotional reactivity and negative thinking.
- Meditation can regulate the amygdala, reducing its size and hyperactivity.
- It is not necessary to live in a monastery or meditate for hours to experience the benefits of meditation.
- Observing sensations within the body, such as breathing, is an effective way to start meditating.
- Regular meditation strengthens the frontal cortex, making it more difficult for the amygdala to hijack the brain and control emotions.
- Meditation improves well-being, emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage emotions, ultimately enhancing quality of life.
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