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February 2015 PMID 25653628

Forever Young(er): potential age-defying effects of long-term meditation on gray matter atrophy.

Eileen Luders, Nicolas Cherbuin, Florian Kurth

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Peak: 5 in Jun 2020
across 2 sources since Dec 2018

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The overall discussions reflect strong agreement and high interest in the research, exemplified by statements like 'Meditation may also stimulate dendritic branching' and 'long-term meditators had better-preserved brains,' which show active engagement with scientific findings and real-world applications. The tone is optimistic and encouraging, emphasizing meditation's benefits for healthy aging and brain preservation.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions highlight strong support for the findings, emphasizing that meditation can slow brain aging and improve gray matter preservation, with statements like 'study suggests meditation may preserve brain volume' and 'participants who’d been medi

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, with many sharing benefits, advocating for daily meditation, and referencing studies, which indicates engagement and curiosity about the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several users cite specific research results, share personal recommendations, and include links, demonstrating deep engagement with the scientific content and practical implications.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions underscore the potential benefits of meditation for brain health, the overall impact score is moderate, as these are mainly supportive opinions and shared content rather than evidence of widespread behavioral change.

Abstract in brief

  • Long-term meditation appears to reduce age-related gray matter atrophy in the brain, with meditators showing a weaker decline compared to non-meditators.
  • The study found that while both groups experienced brain deterioration with age, the decline was significantly less severe and more localized in long-term meditators.
  • These results suggest that meditation might be an effective, accessible, and inexpensive way to help maintain brain health and potentially slow aging effects on the brain.]
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Science Bob McGwier
@BobMcGwier_N4HY · X

Benefits of meditation https://t.co/IoUvDDKll3

Jun 7, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 19,626 followers View post →
Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X

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Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X

Meditation may also stimulate the dendritic branching, where neurons form new dendritic branches and create new synapses, helping cells communicate with each other; this increases gray matter, according to the research. 2/2 https://t.co/zEtLofY7Es

Dec 21, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 28,147 followers View post →
Ahmad Younis
@AhmadYounis15 · X

10 Mind-Blowing Benefits of Meditation https://t.co/wBmQoM86kG via @YouTube

Jun 6, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,016 followers View post →
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@LyceumWC · X

“Altogether, these findings seem to suggest less age-related gray matter atrophy in long-term meditation practitioners.” https://t.co/3Vo4kYPxNa

May 23, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 880 followers View post →
Montvydas Rokas
@montvydasrokas · X

Last but not least... 6. Meditate. Only 10 mins a day will keep you more focused, grounded, and happier. Try it at least for a month to notice the benefits. Link: https://t.co/qnEiGvWnWw

Oct 24, 2022 · 1 like · 209 followers View post →

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Colin Son, MD
@txmedai · X

5/ Slower Brain Aging – Studies suggest that meditation may preserve brain volume as we age, reducing gray matter loss over time. https://t.co/VZNFZQdQqX https://t.co/lNzTFrxdiK

Mar 6, 2025 · 585 followers View post →
Pepimus Prime
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@bryan_johnson https://t.co/zz2tuaUVtu https://t.co/cYtomXPT3q https://t.co/evYFwLnS2y https://t.co/CIZp6uYVJX https://t.co/n6BI0upqi3 https://t.co/ndJ95Z1y8O Meditation increases theta wave activity -> https://t.co/2m9pX06A0t Enjoy @bryan_johnson

Feb 2, 2025 · 2,655 followers View post →
Geoff Millichap
@GeoffMillichap · X

Does meditation defy ageing in the brain? "The outcomes from all three studies seem to suggest that meditation may slow, stall, or even reverse age-related brain degeneration..." https://t.co/eupgaNZHeR

Aug 21, 2024 · 118 followers View post →
Ajeet
@TheLawyer_9 · X

Why we should meditate. Check this out https://t.co/CZX4gezBPV

Jul 23, 2023 · 33 followers View post →
Shawn Baynard
@ShawnBaynard · X

RT @BobMcGwier_N4HY: Benefits of meditation https://t.co/IoUvDDKll3

Jun 7, 2023 · 1 share · 236 followers View post →
Science Bob McGwier
@BobMcGwier_N4HY · X

Benefits of meditation https://t.co/IoUvDDKll3

Jun 7, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 19,626 followers View post →
Blue Shirt Guy
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RT @poojagarg1111: https://t.co/zEtLogggSA

Mar 2, 2023 · 1 share · 258 followers View post →
Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X

https://t.co/zEtLogggSA

Mar 2, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 28,147 followers View post →
Montvydas Rokas
@montvydasrokas · X

Last but not least... 6. Meditate. Only 10 mins a day will keep you more focused, grounded, and happier. Try it at least for a month to notice the benefits. Link: https://t.co/qnEiGvWnWw

Oct 24, 2022 · 1 like · 209 followers View post →
Michael Ostrolenk, MA, MFT
@mostrolenk · X

Forever Young(er): potential age-defying effects of long-term meditation on gray matter atrophy https://t.co/LrNQQfiiYI https://t.co/opcVgBib6j

Jan 28, 2022 · 7,068 followers View post →
JUSTINA TURULL
@justmorganite · X

RT @poojagarg1111: Meditation may also stimulate the dendritic branching, where neurons form new dendritic branches and create new synapses…

Dec 21, 2021 · 1 share · 5,066 followers View post →
Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X

Meditation may also stimulate the dendritic branching, where neurons form new dendritic branches and create new synapses, helping cells communicate with each other; this increases gray matter, according to the research. 2/2 https://t.co/zEtLofY7Es

Dec 21, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 28,147 followers View post →
Alec Davy
@Alcoriehero12 · X

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Harvard2TheBigHouse
@Harvard2H · X

RT @LyceumWC: “Altogether, these findings seem to suggest less age-related gray matter atrophy in long-term meditation practitioners.” http…

May 23, 2021 · 1 share · 10,704 followers View post →
25% changes the social structure
@LyceumWC · X

“Altogether, these findings seem to suggest less age-related gray matter atrophy in long-term meditation practitioners.” https://t.co/3Vo4kYPxNa

May 23, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 880 followers View post →
Percepta
@perceptabrain · X

“A study from UCLA found that long-term meditators had better-preserved brains than non-meditators as they aged. Participants who’d been meditating for an average of 20 years had more grey matter volume throughout the brain…" (https://t.co/9gD5UVnSoC) #percepta #meditation https://t.co/qkGOy3UMfz

Apr 26, 2021 · 605 followers View post →
Mark Sangan
@MarkLovesTorbay · X

Just 15 minutes a day can make a difference in improving memory and concentration!10 Mind-Blowing Benefits of Meditation https://t.co/ChrivMjcdb via @YouTube

Aug 29, 2020 · 6,169 followers View post →
FALST
@falstmusic · X

Meditation & longevity: "Potential age-defying effects of long-term meditation on gray matter atrophy" https://t.co/UDhnEvlMkM

Aug 15, 2020 · 147 followers View post →
Mike Echague
@mikechague · X

10 Mind-Blowing Benefits of Meditation https://t.co/x55VxAH4s4

Jun 8, 2020 · 237 followers View post →
Smilin Wizard
@SmilinWizard · X

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Ahmad Younis
@AhmadYounis15 · X

RT @AhmadYounis15: 10 Mind-Blowing Benefits of Meditation https://t.co/wBmQoM86kG via @YouTube

Jun 6, 2020 · 1 share · 1,016 followers View post →
Ahmad Younis
@AhmadYounis15 · X

10 Mind-Blowing Benefits of Meditation https://t.co/wBmQoM86kG via @YouTube

Jun 6, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,016 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

瞑想者には加齢にともなう灰白質の減少がさほど見られなかった この現象は脳のすべての領域で観察された 脳の表面に限らず瞑想は脳の全体に良い影響をあたえる可能性あり https://t.co/TEMvMiM3Oi

May 4, 2020 · 189 followers View post →
kulaforkarma
@kulaforkarma · X

A UCLA study found that people who meditated for 20 years had better-preserved brains than non-meditators as they aged. Now that's a reason to keep on meditating and something to work towards. You can do this! Read more here: https://t.co/nzhVT7C9ia #kulaforkarma #CommitToSit

Nov 5, 2019 · 1,482 followers View post →