Mindfulness meditation may work differently for men and women
LONDON: In a college course that included meditation training, women were more likely than men to report that the practice improved their mood, a small study found.
Meditation is an increasingly popular form of mental training on college campuses and off. Research suggests it may reduce blood pressure, gastrointestinal symptoms, anxiety, depression and insomnia, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Practitioners direct and redirect their attention to the present moment, often by focusing on their breath.…