Transcendental Meditation and Cognitive Reserve: An Umbrella Review and Theoretical Integration [SCIENTIFIC V5.0 - Q1 HIGH-IMPACT]
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) April 2, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19377090 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA meta-analysis suggests that Transcendental Meditation practice may help preserve cognitive function and slow brain aging. The review examined studies on neuroplasticity and executive functions, finding that regular practice of Transcendental Meditation is associated with improvements in cognitive abilities and changes in brain structure that indicate reduced age-related decline. The authors indicate that these effects are likely due to the technique's ability to reduce stress and promote neural plasticity, though they note that more research is needed to confirm the magnitude and mechanisms of these effects.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Meta-analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Transcendental Meditation |
| Topics | Meditation Neuroplasticity |
| Keywords | Transcendental meditation Cognition Transcendental number Consciousness |
| Key finding | Transcendental Meditation practice is associated with cognitive preservation and reduced brain aging through enhanced neuroplasticity and executive function improvements. |
Abstract
Impact of Transcendental Meditation on cognitive preservation and brain aging. Meta-analysis of neuroplasticity and executive functions