Impact of mindfulness practices on cognitive abilities (the link between the historical practice of mindfulness (thousands of years old) to modern day neuroscience) - the fact that mindfulness practices improve working memory capacity ( similar to having a computer with higher capacity RAM/primary memory) is very interesting. It will allow us to keep more pieces of information in working memory so that we can get involved in a process of INTEGRATION of knowledge to make more diverse/creative connections/meanings using them. As a result, our reading comprehension improves as well.
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For a more nuanced view on the impact of mindfulness on cognitive functions, I advise you this interesting paper:
Gallant, S. N. (2016). Mindfulness meditation practice and executive functioning: Breaking down the benefit. Consciousness and cognition, 40, 116-130.
Please, look at two scientific articles on interesting topics for you. You are right, the ability of the brain is advisable to develop.
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