The key health tactic to anti-aging
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A study from the University of Toronto’s Maharishi International University found that long-term transcendental meditation practice may slow biological aging and reduce stress. Researchers analyzed gene expression in participants, noting that those who meditated had lower levels of inflammation and aging-related genes. The study also showed that older meditators had faster cognitive processing speeds and scored higher on the Brain Integration Scale, a measure of cognitive performance, based on EEG tests.
The research highlighted a reduced cortisol-to-cortisone ratio in meditators, indicating better stress resilience, which may contribute to overall health and longevity. High cortisol levels are linked to age-related health issues and cognitive decline, according to the study’s lead, Dr. Kenneth Walton. The findings suggest that meditation could help the body adapt to stress more effectively, potentially extending healthy lifespan, though the study lacked a placebo control group, limiting its ability to prove causation.
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Participants practiced transcendental meditation twice daily for years, with most living in Southeast Iowa. Biohacker Dave Asprey, who has studied meditation for 25 years, supported the findings, noting its benefits for stress reduction and aging. The study aligns with prior research showing meditation’s short-term benefits but emphasizes its long-term impact on gene expression and cognitive health. Further research with controlled groups is needed to confirm these effects.