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Mindfulness meditation improves cognition: Evidence of brief mental training
Published Jun 1, 2010 · F. Zeidan, Susan K. Johnson, B. Diamond
Consciousness and Cognition
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Key takeawayBrief mindfulness meditation training improves cognition and mood, reducing fatigue, anxiety, and increasing mindfulness, while also enhancing executive functioning and the ability to sustain attention.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
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