Can we change the way the brain deals with stress?

The answer is yes: "New research suggests we may be able to change the structure of our brains by taking up meditation."
This article shows the brain scans. It's no surprise: we already know that cabbies learning the Knowledge change their brain shape because of the neuronal connection being built in particular areas. So it might be expected that regular meditators similarly change their brains' structures and habits of association. BBC News - Can we change the way the brain deals with stress?
This reminded me of my time offering basic meditation techniques as staff development at a University under their 'Stress Busters' programme. On the programme in question the claim is made that this is without religion or hippy-ness. And that is believable in the sense that a lot of this stuff is common to all sorts of religions and cultures. The real issue is what you might do with it. The interesting thing, of course, is that it seems to be that the basic 'brain training' underlying much of it is good for your emotional well-being.