PLoS One March 2023 PMID 36920902

A single session of mindfulness meditation may acutely enhance cognitive performance regardless of meditation experience.

Rita Sleimen-Malkoun, Louise Devillers-Réolon, Jean-Jacques Temprado

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Peak: 3 in Apr 2023
across 5 sources since Apr 2023

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53,873
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792

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Apr 2023 – Nov 2024

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What people are saying

The collective posts emphasize the immediate benefits of mindfulness for cognition with phrases like 'acutely enhance' and 'can improve performance,' indicating strong agreement and perceived positive impact. The tone is generally positive and practical, with mentions of sharing the research within communities, showing moderate interest and engagement, yet few posts delve into detailed analysis or critique of the methods.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings that a single mindfulness session can enhance cognitive performance, indicating strong agreement.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, primarily focusing on practical applications like improved cognition and brief relaxation, but lack deep exploration.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reflect some engagement, as users share personal reflections or endorse the significance of the research, but do not delve deeply into methodological details.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest that many see this research as impactful, potentially influencing mental health practices and daily routines.

Abstract in brief

  • A single session of mindfulness meditation (MM) can temporarily improve cognitive performance, regardless of whether someone has meditation experience or not, by making reaction times faster in tasks that require attention and cognitive flexibility.
  • The study found that both novices and experienced meditators showed improved reaction times after engaging in either mindfulness meditation or a listening control activity, but the improvements were greater after MM, especially in more challenging parts of the task that test attention and inhibition.
  • These results suggest that even one short session of mindfulness meditation can boost cognitive functions like attention and flexibility in the moment, making it a useful tool for enhancing mental performance quickly without prior practice.

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Sue Doherty
@storiesmatter · X

1 session of #mindfulness meditation (MM) may acutely enhance cognitive performance regardless of meditation experience https://t.co/0nxoZyLhiZ

Aug 13, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,193 followers View post →
Hermetic Principles
@HermPrinCom · X

A single session of mindfulness meditation may acutely enhance cognitive performance regardless of meditation experience https://t.co/GL7OwsSpGB

Apr 13, 2023 · 5,601 followers View post →
BPSCognitive
@BPSCognitive · X

Take a moment and breathe - mindfulness medication can enhance cognition in the short term https://t.co/ckl1Bu3Son

Apr 25, 2023 · 3,049 followers View post →
The Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (Learn)
@OMF_mindfulness · X

With thanks to academics in the field, we are sharing research with the OMF community. You can read more from a 2023 paper by following this link: https://t.co/2qDn31A5gv The research and reporting in this article are independent of the OMF. #mindfulness #mindfulnessresearch https://t.co/DMJoahc6y2

Apr 15, 2023 · 351 followers View post →

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Adiel Mallik
@adiel_mallik · X

RT @storiesmatter: 1 session of #mindfulness meditation (MM) may acutely enhance cognitive performance regardless of meditation experience…

Aug 13, 2023 · 1 share · 167 followers View post →
Sue Doherty
@storiesmatter · X

1 session of #mindfulness meditation (MM) may acutely enhance cognitive performance regardless of meditation experience https://t.co/0nxoZyLhiZ

Aug 13, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,193 followers View post →
BPSCognitive
@BPSCognitive · X

Take a moment and breathe - mindfulness medication can enhance cognition in the short term https://t.co/ckl1Bu3Son

Apr 25, 2023 · 3,049 followers View post →
The Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (Learn)
@OMF_mindfulness · X

With thanks to academics in the field, we are sharing research with the OMF community. You can read more from a 2023 paper by following this link: https://t.co/2qDn31A5gv The research and reporting in this article are independent of the OMF. #mindfulness #mindfulnessresearch https://t.co/DMJoahc6y2

Apr 15, 2023 · 351 followers View post →
Hermetic Principles
@HermPrinCom · X

A single session of mindfulness meditation may acutely enhance cognitive performance regardless of meditation experience https://t.co/GL7OwsSpGB

Apr 13, 2023 · 5,601 followers View post →