QUICK SHOT: Prayer and meditation as legit brain-enhancing activities?

Researchers in the field of neuroscience have concluded that prayer and meditation can lead to the physical development in regions of the brain that enhance our ability to focus, experience heightened senses of compassion and empathy, and even make us less prone to anger and anxiety. And the byproduct of this can be reduced stress and even lower blood pressure that can foster emotional healing and a revved-up immune system. Isn’t that worth considering?