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Karen Houseknecht discusses the science of meditation on ‘WCSH’

Karen Houseknecht

Karen Houseknecht, Ph.D., professor of Pharmacology in the University of 51С»Æ³µâ€™s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was recently featured on WCSH on the growing trend of meditation in schools.

The story featured schools that are teaching students of all ages to meditate and illustrated the effect it has on learning. Houseknecht explained the brain’s response to meditation and the need for more research on the subject.  

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