Decoding meditation mechanisms underlying brain preservation and psycho-affective health in older expert meditators and older meditation-naive participants.
Sci Rep November 27, 2024 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-79687-3 via PubMed Central
Summary
This study investigates how long-term meditation practice may contribute to brain preservation and emotional well-being in aging. By comparing older expert meditators with older meditation-naive individuals, the research explores the underlying mechanisms linking meditation to preserved cognitive function and better psycho-affective health. The findings aim to clarify whether meditation offers protective benefits for the aging brain.
Study at a glance
| Design | observational cohort |
|---|---|
| Population | older expert meditators and older meditation-naive participants |
| Key finding | The study examines whether long-term meditation practice is associated with brain preservation and improved psycho-affective health in older adults. |
Abstract
Decoding meditation mechanisms underlying brain preservation and psycho-affective health in older expert meditators and older meditation-naive participants.