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Though traditionally a spiritual practice, meditation has more recently been identified by medical professionals as a uniquely effective way to improve mental and physical health. How does meditation work, and what does science have to say about its effects on practitioners?  \nWhile there are many ways to meditate, meditation is, at its core, simply a way of focusing awareness. Here is one of the most commonly taught ways to meditate: start by sitting on the floor or in a chair in a comfortable and relaxed position. Once you are comfortable, concentrate your awareness on your breathing. Simply follow your breath in and out, sensing the movement of your diaphragm as you breathe. As you focus on your breathing, notice how your mind tends to wander to other things: something you need to do later in the day, or a conversation you just had with your mother, or a fragment of a song, or questions like “Am I doing this right?” or even “Why am I doing this?” When you notice your attention wandering, simply acknowledge this new thought, watch it go by, and then return your awareness to your breathing. Don’t try to fight against these wandering thoughts; telling yourself “I will not think of other things!” is just another thought that will distract you from your breathing. With practice and patience, you will find it easier and easier to keep your focus on your breath for extended periods. This type of meditation can be practiced every day and almost anywhere.  \nPeople who meditate regularly report numerous benefits. They feel calmer and more relaxed, and more prepared and clear-headed when responding to the challenges and frustrations of everyday life. These reported benefits have been supported by scientific research on meditation, research that has investigated the mental and physical changes that take place when a person meditates. Scientists have learned that meditation produces clear changes in a person’s brain wave patterns and, in turn, affects how the body responds to normal physical demands and stress.  \nBrain waves are electrical impulses in the brain that correspond to different types or “levels” of awareness. For example, the “beta” brain wave pattern, measurable from about 13 to 100 cycles per second, is the pattern of normal waking consciousness and is associated with alert activity. Scientists measuring the brain waves of meditators have found that when  \npeople meditate, these beta waves give way to different, slower brain wave patterns, including the “alpha” pattern (8 to 13.9 cycles per second) and the“theta” pattern (4 to 7.9 cycles per second) . The alpha pattern is associated with what is often called the “relaxation response,” a wakeful yet restful state. The theta pattern corresponds to an even deeper state of mental and physical calm. Meditation, therefore, is a way of intentionally entering into a mental state of relaxation and calm. What is more, people who meditate regularly have a much greater ability to enter these calmer states of mind in their day-to-day living, whenever they need to.  \nThese research findings have led to a tremendous increase in the use and promotion of meditation by health-care providers across the country, particularly for controlling stress. Stress is linked to a long list of mental and physical problems, including anxiety, depression, heart problems, and hypertension. 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