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Q: I know that meditation makes people feel better, happier and calmer, but is there a scientific explanation of why it works? Keith G., Carbondale, Illinois

A: Meditation has been practiced in one form or another for as long as recorded history. But it wasn't until the 20th century that Western societies embraced it and began studying its physical effects. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 10 percent of you meditate at least occasionally (that's more than 30 million "Oms" in North America alone).

We're great advocates of mindfulness meditation (we both do it daily) and find that it reduces the stress response, refreshes the body and makes it easier to sort out tasks and thoughts. (For instructions on how to start meditating, visit sharecare.com.) And we're glad that recent studies have shown that meditation can help women overcome fertility problems; lower blood pressure; relieve anxiety and depression; and ease pain and increase mobility in folks with arthritis. As we gain more understanding of the effects of meditation, we may find there are even more and more applications.

Now we are starting to understand the science behind meditation. Using imaging and electrodes, researchers have discovered that, like biofeedback, meditation lets folks manipulate their brain's alpha and beta waves' rhythm, blocking out distractions or negative thoughts. Mindfulness practitioners seem to diminish their fight-or-flight response centers and are more likely to utilize brain areas that control more rational thoughts. And a recent study found that long-term practice protects the brain's gray matter from age-related atrophy!

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Q: I just saw the movie "Still Alice" about a 50-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease, and it made it all seem so hopeless. Is research turning up anything to help prevent or treat the problem? Susan D., Colorado Springs, Colorado

A: As Alice Howland in "Still Alice," Julianne Moore's Academy Award-winning performance vividly portrays the hardships and heartbreak of early-onset Alzheimer's, as her character's once-rich intellectual and emotional life slips out of her grip. And it's a tale that personally touches the lives of many of you these days. An estimated 5.2 million North Americans have Alzheimer's disease; 200,000 are 65 or younger. By 2050, it's estimated that more than 13.5 million people in North America will be living with Alzheimer's. Fortunately, many researchers around the world are trying to improve diagnosis and treatments. Here are some recent breakthroughs:

Until these discoveries and others produce concrete therapies, the best brain protection YOU can have is to maintain a healthy weight, avoid inflammatory foods (like saturated and trans fats, added sugars and syrups, and processed carbohydrates), get plenty of physical activity (10,000 steps a day, no excuses!), stay engaged in learning whether it's language, music or puzzles and challenge yourself mentally every day.

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OLEAN Following a Southern Tier Sangha meditation session this week, Paul Stetz, a retired high school principal, said he participates for the health benefits and relaxation.

Other participants of the Thursday sessions at the Olean Meditation Center at 2275 Dugan Road expressed similar sentiments on meditation led by Dr. Richard Reilly.

Southern Tier Sangha, founded in 2009, meets at noon and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the center. The group meditates for two 20-minute periods, with discussions held in between. Refreshments are provided following the sessions.

Reilly, founding president of the center and coordinator of Southern Tier Sangha, said the meditation sessions are free and open to the public, but donations are always appreciated.

We ask that people come here a half an hour early for their first time, Reilly said. I give them a little orientation.

Southern Tier Sangha originally met at the Hindu Center in Allegany, then moved to the former Allegany High School at Fourth and Maple streets.

Reilly, professor emeritus of philosophy at St. Bonaventure University, said participants are from Olean, Allegany, Great Valley, Humphrey, Cuba, Jamestown and Batavia. There are 25 full members of the group who vote on issues or group events. The members have suggested dues of $20 a month, which fulfills the organizations pledge to the Olean Meditation Center.

Stetz, a retired principal from the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District, said he typically attends the sessions during the winter.

Ive always had an interest in this from the standpoint of health benefits and the relaxation application to my passion, which is golf, Stetz explained. The meditation center does an excellent job offering programs here as well as at the Olean library.

The center also leads yoga as well as other activities, such as qigong and tai chi, personal meditation and prayer, and gatherings for the Hindu Society of Olean and Allegany and the Olean Universalist Unitarian Community.

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Walk With John a Lenten Meditation for Thursday March 19, 2015
Welcome to our daily e-devotional that is taking us through the Gospel of John. John 7:25-39.

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