Get Glow: Imagery, Meditation, Mindfulness

02/10/2026

"Contrary to popular belief, meditation doesn't just rest the brain - it reshapes it. These changes are thought to reflect a brain that is more alert, flexible, adaptive and efficient."

Meditation doesn’t "empty the mind", as some imagine. In fact, brain scans reveal that the meditating mind is not in a resting state at all, but is highly active.

01/05/2026

https://nouvelles.umontreal.ca/en/article/2026/01/05/meditation-doesn-t-rest-the-brain-it-reshapes-it

Meditation doesn’t 'empty the mind', as some imagine. In fact, brain scans reveal that the meditating mind is not in a resting state at all, but is highly active – and that's good for you.

11/10/2025

“We’re seeing the same mystical experiences and neural connectivity patterns that typically require psilocybin, now achieved through intensive meditation practice alone.”

The claim sounds almost heretical to modern medicine. In a single week, intensive meditation coincided with neural signatures seen in psychedelic studies

09/10/2025

https://www.psypost.org/meditation-may-protect-sleep-architecture-and-brain-activity-in-older-adults-study-suggests/

Can mindfulness reshape the sleeping brain? A new study finds that elderly expert meditators not only sleep longer but also show brain patterns during rest and sleep that suggest deeper stability, preserved cognition, and possibly even sustained awareness while unconscious.

07/09/2025

“We expected older adults to benefit the most, but we found that mindfulness improved attention similarly across young, middle-aged, and older adults.”

Just 30 days of mindfulness meditation can rewire brain systems tied to attention, helping people focus faster and ignore distractions.

07/04/2025

Even a short session can clear morning brain fog by grounding your thoughts. Meditation activates the prefrontal cortex — the area linked to decision-making, focus, and memory. You’ll feel more mentally organized before your day even starts. Boosts Mental Clarity

06/30/2025

There’s a lot for parents to feel stressed about, including stress itself. Enter the modern meditation coach.

04/30/2025

https://today.ucsd.edu/story/mindfulness-therapy-reduces-opioid-craving-and-addiction-study-finds

Researchers from UC San Diego found that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) can help rewire the brain’s response to natural healthy pleasure, leading to reduced opioid cravings. The findings suggest that MORE could be a promising tool in the fight against opioid use disorder.

04/29/2025

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/web-stories/7-brain-exercises-to-keep-your-mind-sharp-at-60/photostory/120687152.cms

Here are 7 brain exercises to keep your mind sharp at 60.

04/27/2025

https://www.earth.com/news/meditation-can-rapidly-reduce-ptsd-without-revisiting-trauma/

Transcendental meditation quickly reduces PTSD symptoms, offering a gentle, effective tool for lasting relief.

04/23/2025

"Research shows there’s good evidence to support mindfulness as a tool to regulate anger."

Nearly one-quarter of us feel angry on any given day. Here’s how mindfulness could help.

04/16/2025

https://nypost.com/2025/04/16/health/anti-aging-benefits-linked-to-one-surprising-health-habit/

Engaging in a long-term meditation practice could significantly alleviate stress and slow down aging, suggests a new study published in the journal Biomolecules.