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Aug 24, 2010

Short-term meditation induces white matter changes in the anterior cingulate

Short-term meditation induces white matter changes in the anterior cingulate. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Aug 16; Authors: Tang YY, Lu Q, Geng X, Stein EA, Yang Y, Posner MI The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is part of a network implicated in the development of self-regulation and whose connectivity changes dramatically in development. In previous studies we showed that 3 h of mental training, based on traditional Chinese medicine (integrative body-mind training, IBMT), increases ACC activity and improves self-regulation. However, it is not known whether changes in white...

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Feb 04, 2010

The exploration of meditation in the neuroscience of attention and consciousness

The exploration of meditation in the neuroscience of attention and consciousness. Cogn Process. 2009 Dec 30; Authors: Raffone A, Srinivasan N Many recent behavioral and neuroscientific studies have revealed the importance of investigating meditation states and traits to achieve an increased understanding of cognitive and affective neuroplasticity, attention and self-awareness, as well...

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Oct 20, 2009

The 'I' and the 'Me' in self-referential awareness: a neurocognitive hypothesis

The 'I' and the 'Me' in self-referential awareness: a neurocognitive hypothesis. Cogn Process. 2009 Sep 11; Authors: Tagini A, Raffone A The nature of the 'self' and self-referential...

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Jul 01, 2009

Positive impact of cyclic meditation on subsequent sleep

Mar 31, 2009

The underlying anatomical correlates of long-term meditation

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