Loneliness is more than feeling alone; it can prompt severe physical consequences, especially in the elderly. Feelings of disconnection can cause inflammation, which increases the risk of dementia, heart disease, stroke, and other diseases. A new study of seniors, published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity, found that the ancient practice of 鈥渕indfulness meditation鈥� reduces feelings of loneliness and the markers of inflammation. Study leader , assistant professor of , explains, 鈥淥ur meditation training can actually turn down this inflammatory response that places lonely older adults at risk.鈥�
鈥擩anet Jay (DC鈥�07)
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