Reduced interference in working memory following mindfulness training is associated with increases in hippocampal volume
Brain Imaging and Behavior March 17, 2018 Jonathan Greenberg, Victoria Romero, Seth Elkin-Frankston et al. 69 citations
Proactive interference occurs when previously relevant information interferes with retaining newer material. Overcoming proactive interference has been linked to the hippocampus and deemed critical for cognitive functioning. However, little is known about whether and how this ability can be improved or about the neural correlates of such improvement. Mindfulness training emphasizes focusing on...