A new study suggests that through practices, such as meditation, it is possible to physically grow a happier brain.
Scientists as Kyoto University 51 volunteers to rate their own happiness levels. They then scanned their brains in order to see whether they could notice any difference between the positive individuals and their sad counterparts.
The scientists discovered that those who were happier, had an area of the brain called precuneus, which was much larger.
Previous studies have shown that doing regular meditation can boost the precuneus. This could also explain why those who meditate, usually state experiencing feelings of being happy in general, as well as bliss.
