A recent study published in Biomolecules highlights how long-term practice of transcendental meditation can significantly reduce stress and potentially slow aging. The research conducted by teams from Maharishi International University, the University of Siegen, and the Uniformed Services University assessed gene expression related to inflammation and aging among participants aged 20-30 and 55-72. Results showed that those who practiced transcendental meditation exhibited lower gene expression linked to aging and inflammation, and older practitioners outperformed in cognitive tests, indicating enhanced mental performance and resilience to stress.
These results support other studies indicating that the transcendental meditation technique can reverse or remove long-lasting effects of stress.
Lasting effects of stress are now recognized as causing or contributing to all diseases and disorders.
The lower expression of age-related genes ... extend the findings of short-term studies indicating that these practices lead to healthy aging and more resilient adaptation to stress.
The findings around cognitive function are particularly exciting, as older practitioners of transcendental meditation showed faster processing speeds and higher cognitive performance scores.
Collection
[
|
...
]