Meditation may help the brain 'turn down the volume' on distractions
Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 12:30
in Psychology & Sociology
The positive effects of mindfulness meditation on pain and working memory may result from an improved ability to regulate a crucial brain wave called the alpha rhythm. This rhythm is thought to "turn down the volume" on distracting information, which suggests that a key value of meditation may be helping the brain deal with an often overstimulating world.