Ann N Y Acad Sci August 2009 PMID 19735238

Can meditation slow rate of cellular aging? Cognitive stress, mindfulness, and telomeres.

Elissa Epel, Jennifer Daubenmier, Judith Tedlie Moskowitz, Susan Folkman, Elizabeth Blackburn

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The group generally supports the idea that meditation can influence cellular health, with posts praising the potential anti-aging benefits and suggesting practical applications like retreats or biomarker testing, using confident and optimistic language. Words like 'anti-aging effects' and questions about 'longer telomeres' underscore the belief in meaningful health impacts, while some posts express curiosity about scientific validation.

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Most discussions express support or curiosity about the potential of meditation to influence cellular aging, reflecting agreement with the article's findings or hypotheses.

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The discussions show high interest, with posts questioning practices, mentioning new research, and highlighting the influence of meditation on longevity.

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While some comments reference scientific concepts like telomeres and stress, most are brief or suggest personal consideration, indicating moderate engagement.

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Participants seem to see the topic as impactful on health and longevity, hinted by phrases like 'anti-aging effects' and references to living longer.

Abstract in brief

Meditation and mindfulness can influence cellular aging by affecting telomeres, the protective caps at the end of chromosomes, which are linked to human longevity.
Psychological stress, especially threat-based thoughts and rumination, can lead to cellular aging by shortening telomeres, while mindfulness meditation may counteract this by reducing stress, shifting cognition from threat to challenge, and promoting positive emotional and hormonal states.
Emerging research suggests that certain meditation practices could help maintain or lengthen telomeres, potentially slowing cellular aging and promoting overall longevity, which is currently being tested in ongoing scientific trials.

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