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UCSD Study Reveals Meditation's Profound Brain Benefits

11/7/2025

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A University of California San Diego study led by Joe Dispenza found that a week-long meditation retreat produced brain and blood changes in 20 healthy participants.
The retreat included 33 hours of guided meditation.
Researchers observed reduced brain activity linked to mental chatter and increased neuroplasticity.
Blood plasma from participants promoted neuronal growth in lab models.
Further clinical trials are needed to explore these effects in patient populations.

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Story summary

A University of California San Diego study led by Joe Dispenza found that a week-long meditation retreat produced brain and blood changes in 20 healthy participants.
The retreat included 33 hours of guided meditation.
Researchers observed reduced brain activity linked to mental chatter and increased neuroplasticity.
Blood plasma from participants promoted neuronal growth in lab models.
Further clinical trials are needed to explore these effects in patient populations.