Alpha Coherence and Restful Alertness: A Research Agenda for Transcendental Meditation in Cognitive Reserve [FUTURE DIRECTIONS v1.0]
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) April 17, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19393962 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA research agenda for transcendental meditation is proposed, centering on its neural-efficiency model and potential to build cognitive reserve. The agenda suggests that TM practice may enhance brain function and protect against age-related cognitive decline, though specific findings or data are not presented in this proposal.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Transcendental meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Transcendental meditation Transcendental number Cognition Cognitive psychology Alpha finance |
| Key finding | Proposes that transcendental meditation may enhance neural efficiency and cognitive reserve, warranting further empirical investigation. |
Abstract
This article proposes a research agenda for transcendental meditation (TM), focusing on the neural-efficiency model and the development of cognitive reserve.