PLoS One January 2014 PMID 23717632

Dispositional mindfulness co-varies with smaller amygdala and caudate volumes in community adults.

Adrienne A Taren, J David Creswell, Peter J Gianaros

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The discussions express strong interest in the neurobiological benefits of mindfulness, with examples like mentioning brain region changes and stress reduction; phrases such as 'greatest commodity' and references to 'brain's centre' demonstrate enthusiasm and engagement with the scientific implications of the study.

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Most discussions highlight the positive effects of mindfulness on brain structure, supporting the article's findings.

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Comments reference scientific concepts like amygdala shrinking and prefrontal cortex thickening, showing moderate depth of engagement.

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The discussions suggest recognition of mindfulness as a beneficial intervention, though not universally emphasized as transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that individuals with higher levels of dispositional mindfulness tend to have smaller grey matter volumes in certain brain areas, specifically the right amygdala and the left caudate.
  • These brain region volume differences remain significant even after accounting for factors like age, overall brain size, neuroticism, and depression, suggesting a strong link between mindfulness and brain structure.
  • The findings imply that these structural variations in the brain could help explain why mindful individuals typically experience less stress and could point to neural pathways that connect mindfulness to better mental and physical health.]

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*Om* & #MRI .... Practising #mindfulness -> shrink amygdala -> #brain's centre for 'fight & flight' -> thicken pre-frontal cortex -> area for higher order functions eg. awareness, concentration & decision-making https://t.co/HCA3NMYG4j

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RT @Wanida_Chua: *Om* & #MRI .... Practising #mindfulness -> shrink amygdala -> #brain's centre for 'fight & flight' -> thicken pre-fron…

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Cari Pearson Carter, PhD, HSPP
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RT @uofleatlab: If mindfulness was a pill, it would be the greatest commodity. Regular mindfulness practice is associated with functional b…

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Stress Tip 4: Meditate. Studies have shown that the structure of the brain actually changes after only 8 weeks of meditation. These changes may help explain why mindful individuals have reduced stress reactivity. https://t.co/2Bza5M0yvq https://t.co/lg2Gl7ec1V

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@PatentMasks · X

RT @Wanida_Chua: *Om* & #MRI .... Practising #mindfulness -> shrink amygdala -> #brain's centre for 'fight & flight' -> thicken pre-fron…

Jul 23, 2021 · 1 share · 265 followers View post →
Wanida
@Wanida_Chua · X

*Om* & #MRI .... Practising #mindfulness -> shrink amygdala -> #brain's centre for 'fight & flight' -> thicken pre-frontal cortex -> area for higher order functions eg. awareness, concentration & decision-making https://t.co/HCA3NMYG4j

Jul 23, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,469 followers View post →
Tracy Brower
@TracyBrower108 · X

https://t.co/P5ifXObHwz

May 22, 2021 · 9,348 followers View post →
SleepPhones
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May 18, 2020 · 2,614 followers View post →
Cari Pearson Carter, PhD, HSPP
@CarterPsychIN · X

RT @uofleatlab: If mindfulness was a pill, it would be the greatest commodity. Regular mindfulness practice is associated with functional b…

Nov 11, 2019 · 1 share · 203 followers View post →
CINIM
@CINIMyyc · X

Stress Tip 4: Meditate. Studies have shown that the structure of the brain actually changes after only 8 weeks of meditation. These changes may help explain why mindful individuals have reduced stress reactivity. https://t.co/2Bza5M0yvq https://t.co/lg2Gl7ec1V

Apr 25, 2019 · 202 followers View post →