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From: Akira, [DNS_Address]
Subject: contemplative neuroscience & evidence of enhanced brain function
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Fluid intelligence and brain functional organization in aging yoga and meditation practitioners. Abstract "Numerous studies have documented the normal age-related decline of neural structure, function, and cognitive performance. Preliminary evidence suggests that meditation may reduce decline in specific cognitive domains and in brain structure. Here we extended this research by investigating the relation between age and fluid intelligence and resting state brain functional network architecture using graph theory, in middle-aged yoga and meditation practitioners, and matched controls. Fluid intelligence declined slower in yoga practitioners and meditators combined than in controls. Resting state functional networks of yoga practitioners and meditators combined were more integrated and more resilient to damage than those of controls. Furthermore, mindfulness was positively correlated with fluid intelligence, resilience, and global network efficiency. These findings reveal the possibility to increase resilience and to slow the decline of fluid intelligence and brain functional architecture and suggest that mindfulness plays a mechanistic role in this preservation" Front Aging Neurosci. 2014 Apr 22;6:76. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2014.00076. eCollection 2014. |
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From: kay.so.or, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: contemplative neuroscience & evidence of enhanced brain function
| my mom used cross word puzzles to keep herself sharp...and when she died at 91, she was still sharp as a tack....!!... |
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5674
From: Akira, [DNS_Address]
Subject: ..evidence from neuroimaging studies.
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Neural mechanisms of mindfulness and meditation: Evidence from neuroimaging studies. Abstract "Mindfulness is the dispassionate, moment-by-moment awareness of sensations, emotions and thoughts. Mindfulness-based interventions are being increasingly used for stress, psychological well being, coping with chronic illness as well as adjunctive treatments for psychiatric disorders. However, the neural mechanisms associated with mindfulness have not been well characterized. Recent functional and structural neuroimaging studies are beginning to provide insights into neural processes associated with the practice of mindfulness. A review of this literature revealed compelling evidence that mindfulness impacts the function of the medial cortex and associated default mode network as well as insula and amygdala. Additionally, mindfulness practice appears to effect lateral frontal regions and basal ganglia, at least in some cases. Structural imaging studies are consistent with these findings and also indicate changes in the hippocampus. While many questions remain unanswered, the current literature provides evidence of brain regions and networks relevant for understanding neural processes associated with mindfulness." |
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From: BJ, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: ..evidence from neuroimaging studies.
| My son spent 4 months in India studying yoga |
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From: Akira, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: ..evidence from neuroimaging studies.
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Was it a recent trip and did he like the program? If so, do you happen to know where he went? I've actually been seriously thinking a lot about this, but haven't researched schools yet, I am an experienced yogini.. |
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From: BJ, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: ..evidence from neuroimaging studies.
URL: LINK
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2013 http://www.ishafoundation.org/?global |
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5727
From: Akira, [DNS_Address]
Subject: thanks(NT)
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5722
From: Akira, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: ..evidence from neuroimaging studies.
| Fantastic. India's definitely on my list. |
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