Protective roles of meditation practice and self‐esteem on cognitive functions over time: findings from the Midlife in the United States study
Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya,
Debasree Das Gupta,
Sarah Schwartz
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundCognitive function is an important component of healthy ageing. However, it is unclear whether relaxation/meditation practices provide cognitive benefits, particularly in midlife and early late life. Meditative practices are associated with higher self‐esteem, and self‐esteem serves as a general protective factor for many health outcomes. The current study examines associations between meditation practice, self‐esteem, and change over 10 years in midlife cognitive performance.MethodsData were from wa… Show more
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