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Bianca P. Acevedo

1 paper in the library · 83 citations · publishing 2016

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The Neural Mechanisms of Meditative Practices: Novel Approaches for Healthy Aging

Current behavioral neuroscience reports October 18, 2016 Bianca P. Acevedo, Sarah Pospos, Helen Lavretsky 83 citations

Meditation has been shown to have physical, cognitive, and psychological health benefits that can be used to promote healthy aging. However, the common and specific mechanisms of response remain elusive due to the diverse nature of mind–body practices. In this review, we aim to compare the neural circuits implicated in focused-attention meditative practices that focus on present-moment...