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

A systematic review of existing research suggests that meditation may help counteract age-related cognitive decline. The review examined multiple studies and found that meditation practices are associated with improvements in attention, memory, and executive function in older adults. However, the authors note that the evidence is preliminary and limited by small sample sizes, varied meditation techniques, and a lack of rigorous study designs. They conclude that while the findings are promising, more well-controlled research is needed to confirm the benefits and understand the underlying mechanisms.

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