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Andrew B. Newberg’s *How God Changes Your Brain* examines scientific evidence linking spiritual practice to neural change. Drawing on brain‑scan studies of memory patients and meditators, surveys of religious experience, and analyses of religious imagery, the book argues that active, positive spirituality can reduce anxiety, strengthen emotion, and even slow aging. It also shows that meditation on uplifting images can yield similar benefits for nonbelievers. The authors provide practical exercises—rooted in both Eastern and Western traditions—to help readers cultivate compassion, awareness, and resilience, illustrating how even brief daily meditation can transform brain structure and function.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Andrew B. Newberg
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