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The stereotype of meditation as a spiritual practice with dubious health benefits has long persisted. The practice has commonly been associated with New Age ideas, like homeopathy, healing with crystals, and other unscientific medicines. But a growing body of research supports a surprising conclusion: meditation provides a number of clear psychological benefits that go beyond reducing stress, as studies show that a meditation practice reduces one’s likelihood of developing dementia, increases productivity and concentration, and promotes an overall sense of well-being.

You may recognize Drew Scott from HGTV’s hit program Property Brothers, where he and his twin brother Jonathan find fixer-uppers for their clients and turn them into the homes of their dreams. But you probably don’t know about the long journey that brought Scott from his childhood home in Vancouver to celebrity realtor status.