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New research suggests standing desks may not reduce health risks. Read more: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/2025/02/standing-desks-may-jeopardize-health-according-to-new-research/

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Egypt is officially malaria-free, marking a major global health milestone. Read more: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/2025/02/egypt-is-now-the-latest-country-in-the-world-to-eradicate-malaria/

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Meditation trains the brain to observe rather than react to biases. Read more.

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Meditation disrupts rigid thought patterns, opening new ways to experience reality. Read more: https://loganjameshamilton.com/the-complete-perspective-on-meditation-according-to-research-2/

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This year’s flu shot has changed for the first time in a decade. Read more: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/2025/01/covid-19-changed-the-flu-heres-what-you-need-to-know-now/

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The “Complete” Perspective on Meditation According to Research, #2

The brain constantly predicts what will happen based on past experiences. Then it accordingly adjusts its understanding using sensory input. This helps us survive, but it also reinforces biases and automatic responses. Meditation can shape the process.

In our last post, we explored a groundbreaking theory on meditation. Its researchers linked meditation to the brain’s predictive processing system. If you haven’t read that article yet, I recommend it to understand the foundation of this series. The study From Many to None: Meditation and the Plasticity of the Predictive Mind clarifies how meditation changes the brain. It proposes that…

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Whooping cough cases surged in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Read more: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/.../surging-whooping.../

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Are we prepared for the next pandemic? Read more: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/2025/01/latest-bird-flu-infections-could-lead-to-new-disastrous-mutations/

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Climate change is accelerating,

and public health is at risk. In 2024, extreme temperatures broke records, causing deadly climate events worldwide. The U.S. saw heat-related deaths reach a 45-year high. International efforts are underway, but urgent action is needed to address the rising threat of extreme heat.

Learn more: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/2025/01/2024-heat-research-shows-urgent-risk-around-the-world/

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A 2021 study, From Many to None: Meditation and the Plasticity of the Predictive Mind, explores the transformative journey of meditation through three core techniques:

1️⃣ Focused Attention (FA): Concentrate on a single point to reduce stress and stabilize the mind. 2️⃣ Open Monitoring (OM): Expand awareness to all sensations without judgment, fostering non-attachment. 3️⃣ Non-Dual Awareness (ND): Experience pure consciousness beyond the illusion of self.

Advanced practitioners may even reach Cessation, wherein consciousness resets for profound mental clarity.

Learn more about how these practices deepen awareness and transform the mind: https://loganjameshamilton.com/the-complete-perspective-on-meditation-according-to-research-1/

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The “Complete” Perspective On Meditation According To Research, #1

Neuroscience shows meditation improves focus, relational habits, stress, pain management, and emotional health, among other effects. But what connects these benefits?

Meditation is often dismissed as abstract or outdated. This view oversimplifies its value. Some see it as “wishy-washy,” but meditation offers real potential for change. Neuroscience shows meditation improves focus, relational habits, stress, pain management, and emotional health, among other effects. But what connects these benefits? Is there a theory that explains how meditation changes the…

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Learn more about the fight against TB: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/2025/01/tuberculosis-is-now-the-deadliest-disease-in-the-world-again/

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Chronic back pain affects so many of us, but a recent study highlights the incredible impact of yoga.🧘Participants reduced their pain levels by 50% and significantly cut down on medication. ✨ Learn how yoga could help you or someone you know: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/2025/01/yoga-shows-remarkable-results-for-back-pain-in-new-study/#more-96401

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New Mindfulness Research Highlights Role In Self-Control Among Deaf Individuals

A new study found mindfulness linked to self-control in both deaf and hearing groups. However, the effect was weaker in the deaf group. Tailored mindfulness programs could help deaf individuals improve self-control and well-being.

Self-control is important for health and well-being. Many studies explore how mindfulness improves self-control. However, its effects on deaf individuals are not well-known. A new study in BMC Psychology examined this relationship. It tested mindfulness, inner peace, and self-control in hearing and deaf groups. The study found mindfulness linked to self-control in both groups. However, the…

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Hawaii confirmed its first cases of avian flu, becoming the last U.S. state to report infections. Meanwhile, a concerning mutation in Vancouver raises questions about human-to-human transmission risks. 🦠 Stay informed about what this could mean for public health. Read the full article here: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/2025/01/bird-flu-infects-flock-in-hawaii-for-the-first-time/

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Why Mindfulness Improves Focus And Boosts Awareness: New Study

A study published in Mindfulness explored how meditation affects the brain during rest. It revealed that meditators showed more Theta, Alpha, and Gamma brainwaves. These changes may explain how meditation improves focus and emotional health.

Researchers have found that meditation can change brain activity in noticeable ways. A study published in Mindfulness explored how meditation affects the brain during rest. EEG, or electroencephalography, records electrical signals in the brain. This study used EEG to measure brainwaves in different frequencies. These changes suggest that meditation can create lasting changes in brain…

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🌍 Public health spotlight: Mpox Clade I has been detected in the U.S. for the first time. While the risk here is low, the Congo faces a serious crisis with over 25,000 child infections this year.

Learn about WHO's emergency measures, Japan’s new vaccine, and the global response to this outbreak.

💉 Read more: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/2024/12/new-mpox-strain-in-u-s-who-maintains-state-of-emergency/