A Systematic Review of the Effects of Meditation on Alzheimer's Disease
Seong‐Sik Park
Journal of Student Research November 30, 2023 DOI: 10.47611/jsrhs.v12i4.5699 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Disease Psychotherapist Theology |
| Key findings | Meditation may serve as an effective adjuvant treatment to enhance the efficiency of existing Alzheimer's Disease therapies. |
Abstract
Alzheimer’s Disease is a very pressing disease that presents neurodegeneration of those affected, with no foreseeable cure as of yet. While there are many treatments that may reduce the level of neurodegeneration, or treat some of the root causes, a definitive solution to Alzheimer’s Disease does not exist. Therefore, its harmful effects must be minimized to the greatest extent possible. As such, this paper reviews the current status quo on Alzheimer’s Disease treatment, including possible lifestyle choices that have caused Alzheimer’s Disease or could potentially contribute to reducing neurodegeneration. In addition, it also considers meditation as an adjuvant treatment to primary treatments to combat Alzheimer's Disease through cognitive stimulation. By reviewing the current scientific literature of meditation where it stands, the aim is to establish meditation as a clear addition to boost the efficiency of prior Alzheimer’s Disease treatments including but not limited to pharmacotherapy, behavioral therapy, and cognitive therapy.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
Citations in the library
Cites 7
- Meditation experience is associated with increased cortical thickness Neuroreport November 7, 2005
- Mindfulness Meditation Is Related to Long-Lasting Changes in Hippocampal Functional Topology during Resting State: A Magnetoencephalography Study Neural Plasticity December 18, 2018
- How meditation changes the brain March 14, 2022
- The effects of meditation on individuals facing loneliness: a scoping review. BMC Psychology May 22, 2021
- Effects of Meditation on Structural Changes of the Brain in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer's Disease Dementia. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 2021
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