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May 2018 PMID 29518528

Insight meditation and telomere biology: The effects of intensive retreat and the moderating role of personality.

Quinn A Conklin, Brandon G King, Anthony P Zanesco, Jue Lin, Anahita B Hamidi, Jennifer J Pokorny, María Jesús Álvarez-López, Marta Cosín-Tomás, Colin Huang, Perla Kaliman, Elissa S Epel, Clifford D Saron

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Discussions emphasize the connection between intensive meditation and biological aging markers, with phrases like 'telomeres and telomerase' signaling a focus on scientific details, while expressions like 'effects of retreat' and 'personality moderation' reveal curiosity about how individual differences impact health outcomes. The tone is generally positive but cautious, reflecting interest but not definitive conclusions.

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Most discussions acknowledge the findings, especially the link between intensive meditation retreat and telomere length, indicating general support or interest.

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Participants show high curiosity about the biological effects and moderation by personality traits, demonstrating active engagement with the research topic.

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Comments reflect a moderate level of discussion, with some references to scientific concepts like telomerase and personality moderation, but lack deep analysis.

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The discussions suggest some recognition of the research's potential influence on health and meditation practices, yet the overall tone remains somewhat exploratory and tentative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that an intensive Insight meditation retreat may increase telomere length, which is linked to cell aging and health, especially in individuals with certain personality traits like high neuroticism.
  • While overall telomerase activity didn't change across the group, individual engagement in retreat activities and prior meditation experience affected telomerase levels, with more engaged participants showing lower activity.
  • Personality traits, particularly neuroticism and agreeableness, influence how meditation impacts telomere regulation, suggesting individual differences play a role in the health benefits of meditation.]
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Sergio Anaya | Divulgación científica
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REFERENCIAS Meditación introspectiva y biología de los telómeros: https://t.co/U0WQDxY88W Meditación y telomerasa https://t.co/XwEKBUACnp Telomeros y telomerasa https://t.co/Iau2GUt2Yu Telomeros y estilo de vida https://t.co/F54sSIg0Fr

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Insight meditation and telomere biology: The effects of intensive retreat and the moderating role of personality https://t.co/lhC4TJQGrJ

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Insight meditation and telomere biology: The effects of intensive retreat and the moderating role of personality. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/XFv7NfnqfL

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RT @ParaTuVitalidad: REFERENCIAS Meditación introspectiva y biología de los telómeros: https://t.co/U0WQDxY88W Meditación y telomerasa…

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Insight meditation and telomere biology: The effects of intensive retreat and the moderating role of personality. https://t.co/S2DwWz9zDN

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BJX Consulting
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RT @ParaTuVitalidad: REFERENCIAS Meditación introspectiva y biología de los telómeros: https://t.co/U0WQDxY88W Meditación y telomerasa…

Jun 2, 2023 · 1 share · 31 followers View post →
Sergio Anaya | Divulgación científica
@ParaTuVitalidad · X

REFERENCIAS Meditación introspectiva y biología de los telómeros: https://t.co/U0WQDxY88W Meditación y telomerasa https://t.co/XwEKBUACnp Telomeros y telomerasa https://t.co/Iau2GUt2Yu Telomeros y estilo de vida https://t.co/F54sSIg0Fr

Jun 2, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,497 followers View post →
rituality_app
@rituality_app · X

Insight meditation and telomere biology: The effects of intensive retreat and the moderating role of personality. https://t.co/S2DwWz9zDN

Mar 17, 2021 · 20 followers View post →
Dr. Debra Klages
@shutthedoorone · X

Insight meditation and telomere biology: The effects of intensive retreat and the moderating role of personality. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/XFv7NfnqfL

Mar 6, 2020 · 217 followers View post →
Nature Yogi Marco Andre
@DjMarcoAndre · X

Insight meditation and telomere biology: The effects of intensive retreat and the moderating role of personality https://t.co/lhC4TJQGrJ

Dec 13, 2019 · 8,314 followers View post →
EVA REVE
@evarev1 · X

Insight #meditation and telomere biology: The effects of intensive retreat and the moderating role of personality https://t.co/DrK6qajL1i

Sep 17, 2019 View post →