June 2014 PMID 24705269

Is meditation associated with altered brain structure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of morphometric neuroimaging in meditation practitioners.

Kieran C R Fox, Savannah Nijeboer, Matthew L Dixon, James L Floman, Melissa Ellamil, Samuel P Rumak, Peter Sedlmeier, Kalina Christoff

Mentions

94
Peak: 7 in Apr 2021
across 5 sources since Jan 2018

Extended reach

23,446
potential audience

Total likes

720

Video views

10,016

Mentions per month

Jan 2018 – May 2023

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects support and curiosity, with many discussions emphasizing brain regions like the hippocampus and cortex, indicating genuine engagement. Posts such as 'this could revolutionize how we view meditation's benefits' and references to the study's methodology highlight an interest in both scientific details and broader implications, shaping a cautiously optimistic tone about the research’s potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support or interest in the findings, indicating a general agreement on the relevance of the research.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show a high level of curiosity, often mentioning neuroimaging results and the implications for meditation practices.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific parts of the study, such as brain regions involved, demonstrating a moderate level of engagement and analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the study could influence perceptions of meditation's effects on the brain, though the tone remains cautiously optimistic.

Abstract in brief

  • Meditation appears to be associated with changes in brain structure, specifically in regions involved in awareness, emotion regulation, and memory.
  • The study analyzed data from 21 neuroimaging studies and found consistent differences in eight key brain areas, like the cortex, hippocampus, and corpus callosum.
  • While the overall effect is medium, there are concerns about potential biases and limitations, so more research with stronger methods is needed to confirm these findings.]

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Stephen Pimentel
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Is Meditation Associated With Altered Brain Structure? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Morphometric Neuroimaging in Meditation Practitioners https://t.co/U0XPRFDPBl

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Is meditation associated with altered brain structure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of morphometric neuroimaging in meditation practitioners. via /r/Nootropics https://t.co/ReueNaoKLu

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Meditation's Role in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

This video examines the impact of meditation on health, particularly its role in cardiovascular risk reduction. It explores findings from the American Heart Association and discusses the association between meditation…

Don Edwards · May 3, 2023 5 views
Stephen Pimentel
@StephenPiment · X

Is Meditation Associated With Altered Brain Structure? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Morphometric Neuroimaging in Meditation Practitioners https://t.co/U0XPRFDPBl

Apr 7, 2020 · 12,652 followers View post →
NootropicReddit
@NootropicReddit · X

Is meditation associated with altered brain structure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of morphometric neuroimaging in meditation practitioners. via /r/Nootropics https://t.co/ReueNaoKLu

Apr 6, 2020 · 785 followers View post →