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@Brianna17

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What are the benefits of the practice of meditation?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Our bodies need time to recharge and restore. How do we accomplish this?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Similar to deep relaxation, the practice of meditation can reduce stress and anxiety symptoms. It may also reduce chronic pain, improve immune responses, increase the volume of cerebral gray matter, and slow declines in age-related cognitive function.

Answer to Question 2

We can accomplish this primarily through getting adequate sleep and sufficient relaxation.



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