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Frances M. De Blasio

2 papers in the library · 3 citations · publishing 2023-2025

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Mindfulness meditation alters alpha amplitude without affecting arousal.

International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology June 14, 2025 Alexander T. Duda, Adam R. Clarke, Robert J. Barry et al. 3 citations

Mindfulness meditation has experienced a surge in popularity due to its well-documented health benefits, although the mechanisms driving these benefits are not clearly understood. This study explored whether mindfulness of breathing meditation induces changes in brain function and physiological responses related to attention or arousal mechanisms. Electroencephalography (EEG) and skin...

The Effects of Concentrative Meditation on the Electroencephalogram in Novice Meditators

Clinical EEG and Neuroscience March 1, 2023 Alexander T. Duda, Adam R. Clarke, Frances M. De Blasio et al.

Following investigations into the benefits of meditation on psychological health and well-being, research is now seeking to understand the mechanisms underlying these outcomes. This study aimed to identify natural alpha and theta frequency components during eyes-closed resting and concentrative meditation states and examined their differences within and between two testing sessions. Novice...