Transcendental Meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: An experimental study with the elderly.

Alexander, Corinne E.; Langer, Ellen J.; Newman, Ronnie I.; Chandler, Howard M.; Davies, John L.

doi:10.1037//0022-3514.57.6.950

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“…It may be noteworthy that the only adversities known to have been experienced by participants in the present study were ordinary levels of psychosocial stress and advancing age (mean age, 64 years). Prior randomized, controlled trials of TM have reported relief from both psychosocial stress in students ( MacLean et al, 1997 ) and aging-related measures in octogenarians ( Alexander et al, 1989 ).…”

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Transcendental Meditation practitioners show reduced expression of the Conserved Transcriptional Response to Adversity

Walton

Wenuganen

Cole

2023

Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health

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Transcendental Meditation practitioners show reduced expression of the Conserved Transcriptional Response to Adversity

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Wenuganen

Cole

2023

Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health

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“…It involves self-regulation of attention to the conscious mindset, openness, willingness for knowledge, and acceptance. [5,7] Its primary focus is to empower the individual's capacity for self-re ection and consciousness of the outside world in a pure, content-free, and nonjudgmental way. [5] According to Loucks et al (2015), experts de ne mindfulness in two ways.…”

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“…[5,7] Its primary focus is to empower the individual's capacity for self-re ection and consciousness of the outside world in a pure, content-free, and nonjudgmental way. [5] According to Loucks et al (2015), experts de ne mindfulness in two ways. The initial aspect entails exercising self-control over one's focus and enabling heightened awareness of mental health processes.…”

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“…[6] This traditional knowledge helps promote mental clarity, stress reduction, emotional balance, and a deeper connection to the present moment. [5] It is also crucial to note that this intervention not only addresses the temporary but also has a signi cant positive impact on the long-term health outcomes of the adult population by reducing morbidity and mortality rates. [5,14] Despite the wealth of traditional knowledge and the application of mindfulness meditation, a gap persists in understanding how to integrate this conventional wisdom into modern medicine.…”

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“…[5] It is also crucial to note that this intervention not only addresses the temporary but also has a signi cant positive impact on the long-term health outcomes of the adult population by reducing morbidity and mortality rates. [5,14] Despite the wealth of traditional knowledge and the application of mindfulness meditation, a gap persists in understanding how to integrate this conventional wisdom into modern medicine. Additionally, there is a need to explore the independent effects of mindfulness meditation, speci cally for hypertension control.…”

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The Role of Mindfulness Meditation for the Management of Hypertension in African American Adults in the US - A Scoping Review

Woldeamanuel,

Johnson,

Patterson

2024

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Background:The prevalence of hypertension is greater among African American adults than among individuals in other ethnic groups. Mindfulness, an ancient technique that has been used for thousands of years, is acknowledged as a valuable tool for improving health in various ways. However, despite its traditional wisdom, there remains a gap in understanding the standalone effects of MM on hypertension control. Methods:This review aimed to discuss the role of mindfulness in managing hypertension within the African American adult population in the U.S. PubMed and Scopus were the chosen databases for this exploration. The inclusion criteria comprised papers presenting primary data studies conducted on hypertensive African American patients, specifically reporting on the independent association between mindfulness and hypertension. The exclusion criteria included nonprimary data studies and studies not primarily focused on hypertension or mindfulness. Results:Following our search strategy, we identified a total of 32 studies. Our review incorporated five randomized controlled trials by excluding manuscripts lacking primary data, nonrandomized clinical trials, and duplicates. Within these studies, mindfulness was administered to participants through either prerecorded MP3s or guidance from trained personnel. The observed reduction in blood pressure ranged from 7.2 mmHg to 21.92 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and from null to 7.2 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure across the five studies. Notably, one study showed no change in diastolic blood pressure. Discussion:The outcomes of this review can contribute to clinical practice by offering an evidence-based approach for effective hypertension control through MM. The key findings highlight the positive impact of mindfulness on blood pressure regulation and emphasize the use of prerecorded MP3s or trained guidance as effective mindfulness delivery methods. These insights underscore the potential significance of MM as a cost-efficient and side effect-free approach to hypertension management.

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Effects of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Transcendental Meditation on Components of the Metabolic Syndrome in Subjects With Coronary Heart Disease

Paul-Labrador¹,

Polk²,

Dwyer³

et al. 2006

Arch Intern Med

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140

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Use of TM for 16 weeks in CHD patients improved blood pressure and insulin resistance components of the metabolic syndrome as well as cardiac autonomic nervous system tone compared with a control group receiving health education. These results suggest that TM may modulate the physiological response to stress and improve CHD risk factors, which may be a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of CHD.

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Transcendental Meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: An experimental study with the elderly.

Cited by 90 publications

References 65 publications

Transcendental Meditation practitioners show reduced expression of the Conserved Transcriptional Response to Adversity

Transcendental Meditation practitioners show reduced expression of the Conserved Transcriptional Response to Adversity

The Role of Mindfulness Meditation for the Management of Hypertension in African American Adults in the US - A Scoping Review

Effects of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Transcendental Meditation on Components of the Metabolic Syndrome in Subjects With Coronary Heart Disease

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