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FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2018·6 min readMeditation and Breathing Exercises Can Sharpen Your MindTrinity College Dublin researchers report controlled breathing, a key element of meditation, directly affects noradrenaline levels in the brain. The study suggests controlled breathing can enhance attention and improve overall brain health.Read More
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