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Neuropsychobiology August 2012 PMID 22377965

Influence of mindfulness practice on cortisol and sleep in long-term and short-term meditators.

Serge Brand, Edith Holsboer-Trachsler, José Raúl Naranjo, Stefan Schmidt

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Discussions highlight the variability and plausibility of results, with phrases like 'highly variable' and 'totally plausible,' indicating cautious engagement and acknowledgment of the complexity surrounding the findings.

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The discussion shows general agreement that the study's findings are plausible, especially considering variability in results.

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Participants exhibit moderate interest, expressing curiosity but also skepticism about the consistency of the results.

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Comments are somewhat superficial, with limited detailed analysis or deep reflection on the methodology or implications.

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The discussion recognizes the potential significance of mindfulness practices on stress and sleep, but views the evidence as tentative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how long-term and short-term meditation practices, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), influence cortisol levels (a stress biomarker) and sleep quality, finding that both types of meditation can reduce cortisol and improve sleep.
  • Long-term meditators showed decreased morning cortisol levels as their meditation experience increased, while novices experienced similar cortisol reductions after just an 8-week MBSR course.
  • The findings suggest that mindfulness meditation may positively impact stress regulation and sleep, although cortisol levels did not change immediately within individual MBSR sessions.]
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Stephen Pimentel
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@spakhm That hypothesis seems improbable. Totally plausible that results are highly variable, though. "Influence of Mindfulness Practice on Cortisol and Sleep in Long-Term and Short-Term Meditators" https://t.co/80bEv8EOZK

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Stephen Pimentel
@StephenPiment · X

@spakhm That hypothesis seems improbable. Totally plausible that results are highly variable, though. "Influence of Mindfulness Practice on Cortisol and Sleep in Long-Term and Short-Term Meditators" https://t.co/80bEv8EOZK

Apr 9, 2019 · 12,792 followers View post →