Fluid intelligence and brain functional organization in aging yoga and meditation practitioners
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) April 1, 2014 Tim Gard, Tim eGard, Maxime eTaquet et al. 104 citations
Fluid intelligence declines slower in middle-aged yoga and meditation practitioners than in matched controls. Resting state functional brain networks of practitioners are more integrated and resilient to damage. Mindfulness correlates positively with fluid intelligence, network resilience, and global network efficiency. The findings suggest that mindfulness may play a mechanistic role in preserving cognitive and brain function during aging.