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What are some other potential benefits of long-term meditation?
In addition to slower aging and preserved gray matter, other potential benefits of long-term meditation include increased connectivity between the amygdala and prefrontal cortex (which could lead to better emotional regulation), a decreased size of nucleus accumbens circuit (potentially resulting in reduced attachment and wanting), and a slower baseline breathing rate (possibly indicating lower overall metabolic rates).