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December 2018 PMID 30662933

The Age-Well observational study on expert meditators in the Medit-Ageing European project.

Antoine Lutz, Olga M Klimecki, Fabienne Collette, Géraldine Poisnel, Eider Arenaza-Urquijo, Natalie L Marchant, Vincent De La Sayette, Géraldine Rauchs, Eric Salmon, Patrick Vuilleumier, Eric Frison, Denis Vivien, Gaël Chételat

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The discussions reflect a positive outlook, with comments like 'promising insights into healthy aging' and questions about how meditation influences neuroplasticity, showcasing curiosity and appreciation for the research. The tone is scholarly and optimistic, emphasizing the potential implications for future aging-related health strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of the study, with some highlighting the potential benefits of meditation on aging and brain health.

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Participants show high curiosity and engagement, frequently referencing the study and its methodology, indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions involve thoughtful analysis or questions about the study's implications, suggesting moderate deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some recognize the study's importance, the overall perceived impact remains moderate, given that it's observational and preliminary.

Abstract in brief

  • The AgeWell observational study is exploring how long-term meditation (including mindfulness and lovingkindness/compassion meditation) affects brain function, behavior, and biological markers related to aging and Alzheimer's disease in older adults who have at least 10,000 hours of meditation practice.
  • The study compares these expert meditators to non-meditating older controls to understand the neuroimaging brain correlates and the overall impact of meditation on aging, with data collection running from 2016 to 2019.
  • The findings aim to improve understanding of meditation's role in healthy aging and inform future prevention trials by identifying how meditation influences brain and biological changes over time in older adults.
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UCL Discovery
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Open Access UCL Research: The Age-Well observational study on expert meditators in the Medit-Ageing European project https://t.co/msri1qj4N5

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Andrea Gaggioli
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The Age-Well observational study on expert meditators in the Medit-Ageing European project. https://t.co/WOZXyr4UVz

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Lutz, A.-The Age-Well observational study on expert meditators in the Medit-Ageing European project https://t.co/J4oLg0Yhna #OA

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Andrea Gaggioli
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The Age-Well observational study on expert meditators in the Medit-Ageing European project. https://t.co/WOZXyr4UVz

Jan 22, 2019 · 1,238 followers View post →
UCL Discovery
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Open Access UCL Research: The Age-Well observational study on expert meditators in the Medit-Ageing European project https://t.co/msri1qj4N5

Jan 16, 2019 · 2,516 followers View post →