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Studies using brain imaging techniques like MRI have shown that engaging in prayer and other meditative/contemplative practices can lead to structural and functional changes in the brain. Brain scans show that prayer or meditation can activate the frontal lobes, particularly when focusing on prayer or concentrating on a specific thought or image. This region is involved in attention, focus, emotional regulation and self-awareness. Studies also indicate that prayer can dampen the activity of the

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