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“A non-invasive treatment of light and sound to increase brain waves known as gamma oscillations led to improvements in cognition and memory and a dramatic reduction in amyloid beta plaques in mice. Interestingly, some forms of meditation also increase gamma waves, particularly in advanced meditators.”

“Breathwork is an umbrella term that refers to various breathing exercises and techniques. Evidence suggests that breathwork improves heart rate variability and promotes resilience to stress. People often engage in breathwork as part of general relaxation practices, yoga, or meditation.”

“Lifestyle factors such as exercise and meditation have also been shown to improve symptoms of anxiety and biomarkers of aging. Meditation, in particular, slows biological aging by slowing the shortening of telomeres.”

“Pierre is friends with Wim and explains why Wim is able to withstand cold temperature for prolonged periods. We also discuss how meditation, social isolation, stress, and inflammation affect metabolism, inflammation, and the endocrine system.”

“Cortisol levels in the placebo group only dropped about 8 percent. These findings suggest that Ashwagandha root extract improves stress resistance and decreases stress biomarkers. Interestingly, meditation exerts similar effects.”

“Each additional adverse event during childhood was associated with an 11% increased chance of shorter telomeres past age 50. Telomere length is a biomarker of healthy aging with shorter telomeres indicating accelerated aging. Lifestyle factors that have been shown to delay telomere shortening including physical exercise, vitamin D sufficiency, omega-3 fatty acid sufficiency, and meditation.”

“Low amounts of this hormone has been linked to promoting the aging process (such as hardening of the arteries and the loss of muscle and bone) and higher levels has been associated with better cognitive function in humans and lifespan extension in mice. Meditation, yoga, and exercise are all great ways to combat and negate the unhealthy effects of chronic stress.”

“Link to full study. Watch this clip in which Drs. Charles Raison and Rhonda Patrick discuss the potential benefits of meditation and running to improve mood.”

“00:57:40 - The powerful telomere lengthening impact of a three-week meditation retreat, a benefit that seemed especially pronounced in personalities higher on the neuroticism scale. Study.”

“These findings suggest that neuronal activity induced by an acute stressor can drive stem cell loss and illustrate how overall mental and physical health influence stem cell health. Link to study abstract. Listen to this podcast about buffering the negative effects of stress with meditation.”