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The potential effects of meditation on age-related cognitive decline: a systematic review.

Ann N Y Acad Sci 2014 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.12348 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics	Systematic review Peer reviewed
Population	Older adults
Topics	Meditation
Key findings	Meditation may improve attention, memory, and executive function in older adults, but evidence is preliminary and limited.

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The potential effects of meditation on age-related cognitive decline: a systematic review.

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