Front Aging Neurosci May 2014 PMID 24795629

Fluid intelligence and brain functional organization in aging yoga and meditation practitioners.

Tim Gard, Maxime Taquet, Rohan Dixit, Britta K Hölzel, Yves-Alexandre de Montjoye, Narayan Brach, David H Salat, Bradford C Dickerson, Jeremy R Gray, Sara W Lazar

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The discussions highlight the potential benefits of yoga and meditation on aging cognition through phrases like 'declined slower' and 'more integrated brain networks.' The tone reflects curiosity and recognition of the research's significance, with some comments emphasizing its importance for brain health, which indicates a generally positive and engaged attitude towards the findings.

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Most discussions acknowledge or support the findings that yoga and meditation may help preserve cognitive functions with age.

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The discussions reveal high interest, especially with phrases like 'Fluid intelligence declined slower' and focus on brain resilience.

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The posts suggest that the research could influence perceptions of yoga and meditation's role in healthy aging, but the overall impact seems preliminary.

Abstract in brief

This study explores how yoga and meditation practitioners experience a slower decline in fluid intelligence, brain network integration, and resilience compared to non-practitioners, especially as they age.
The findings show that mindfulness is positively linked to better fluid intelligence, resilience, and overall brain network efficiency, suggesting that these practices may help preserve cognitive functions and brain structure.
The research indicates that engaging in meditation and yoga might enhance brain resilience and slow down age-related cognitive decline through mechanisms involving improved brain network organization.]

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JJ Andrade

@Jandrade0112 · X

@InquilineKea No doubt, and I assume you're familiar with this paper? https://t.co/qw2zKfQC2k

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Memory Health

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RT @MYMindfulyoga: Age, fluid intelligence & #brain networks in #yoga & #meditation practitioners vs controls: Fluid #intelligence decline…

Jan 28, 2020 · 1 share · 1,691 followers View post →

Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr

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Auszeit-Coach Thorsten

@AuszeitCoach · X

https://t.co/P50GcuJ2uL nicht deine Zeit, sondern dein Gehirn.

Jun 13, 2019 · 15 followers View post →