Articles tagged with Meditation
A study found that regular meditation practice is associated with increased thickness in certain cortical regions related to sensory perception, auditory processing, and attention. The researchers also discovered that meditation may slow age-related thinning of the frontal cortex.
Research suggests that trained meditative practices can alter perception and influence the conscious experience of visual perceptual rivalry. Monks practicing 'one-point' meditation showed major increases in durations of perceptual dominance, indicating improved ability to focus their minds.
Researchers found that trained meditative practice, particularly one-point meditation, can significantly alter the normal fluctuations in conscious state induced by perceptual rivalry. This suggests that high-level neural influences can modulate attention and consciousness, supporting previous work on the topic.
A randomized trial of 202 participants showed a 23% reduction in all-cause mortality, a 30% reduction in cardiovascular disease mortality, and a 49% reduction in cancer mortality. The study found that Transcendental Meditation reduces risk factors for heart disease and other chronic disorders.
Researchers found that black adolescents who practiced transcendental meditation for eight months experienced a significant improvement in the ability of their blood vessels to dilate, reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease. This finding suggests that meditation may be an effective way to prevent and treat heart disease.
A study conducted by Dr. James Carson and his wife Kimberly found that mindfulness meditation can help couples reduce interpersonal stress and boost their satisfaction with each other by 50%. The eight-week training sessions taught couples how to become more aware of the present moment and direct positive feelings toward their loved ones.
A study found that 156 inner-city black adolescents who practiced transcendental meditation twice daily for four months lowered their daytime blood pressures, with an average drop of 3.5 millimeters in systolic pressure and 3.4 millimeters in diastolic pressure.
Researchers found that mindfulness meditation increased activity in the left side of the frontal region, associated with lower anxiety and a more positive emotional state. The meditation group also showed a significantly larger increase in immune function compared to the control group.
Daily functioning and psychological symptoms improved in patients participating in a meditation training program, with benefits lasting up to one year. The program, known as MBSR, included mindfulness meditation training and group therapy, leading to reduced stress, anxiety, and depression.
A study found that meditation training reduced psychological distress by an average of 54% in stressed-out participants. The program also showed significant improvements in medical symptoms, bringing participants within the range of normal health and well-being.
Researchers found that long-term Transcendental Meditation practitioners experience reduced systolic blood pressure and vasoconstriction during meditation. This study suggests that Transcendental Meditation may help prevent high blood pressure in African American youth by reducing risk factors for heart disease.