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Can mindfulness research be improved?
Growing challenges to the science of mindfulness is forcing a rethink in how we measure and understand the benefits of meditation. Continue reading
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Posted in Buddhism, CCF, cognitive psychology
Tagged attention, awareness, intention
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Brain health in middle age; the science of meditation and mindfulness
Meditation and mindfulness may help to keep your brain young Continue reading
Posted in cognitive function, dementia, health psychology, MCI, mindfulness
Tagged attention, cognition, learning, neuroscience, well-being
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Better mental health through meditation?
Authors: Kieran C.R. Fox, R. Nathan Spreng, Melissa Ellamil, Jessica R. Andrews-Hanna, Kalina Christoff Year: 2015 Title: The wandering brain: Meta-analysis of functional neuroimaging studies of mind-wandering and related spontaneous thought processes Summary: Thinking about the most common effects on … Continue reading
Posted in clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, mind wandering, mindfulness, neuroimaging
Tagged anxiety, attention, health
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Spiritual based meditation may help preserve cognitive function
Whilst intensive meditation practice may improve cognitive function, sustained daily practice may help maintain it. Continue reading
