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TO STAY on top in the cut- throat world of business, big or small, it helps to be fit and healthy not just in body, but in mind. You need to be able to focus instantly, pay attention to detail and the moment (known as mindfulness), not be easily distracted, and have a really good memory.
Neuroscience suggests that Zen meditation — a centuries-old Buddhist practice aimed at mental, physical and emotional balance — can help you achieve those goals, and more.
In the last decade, there has been a growth of scientific studies into meditation, due in part to the increasing availability and sophistication of a variety of brain-scanning techniques.
Neuroscience suggests that Zen meditation — a centuries-old Buddhist practice aimed at mental, physical and emotional balance — can help you achieve those goals, and more.
In the last decade, there has been a growth of scientific studies into meditation, due in part to the increasing availability and sophistication of a variety of brain-scanning techniques.
Click to read the rest of "Neuroscience: Make meditation your business" (Business Day).
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