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People of any age or walk of life can access and benefit from meditation. Daniel de la Hoz/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Meditation and mindfulness offer an abundance of health benefits and may be as effective as medication for treating certain conditions

Mindfulness, one of the most common forms of meditation, is a skill that must be cultivated and practiced. With some training and discipline, it can help anyone live more fully in the moment.
For both children and adults, practicing mindfulness can improve brain function and enhance the immune system. Wavebreakmedia via Getty Images

How kids can benefit from mindfulness training

Many adults have benefited from mindfulness in recent years. Could the practice also benefit children? A researcher looked at that and found promising results.

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