Psychology

Neural changes in early visual processing after 6 months of mindfulness training in older adults

B. Isbel, J. Weber, et al.

This study reveals how six months of mindfulness training can enhance neural activation during early visual processing in older adults, leading to improved attentional performance. Conducted by Ben Isbel, Jan Weber, Jim Lagopoulos, Kayla Stefanidis, Hannah Anderson, and Mathew J. Summers, this research highlights the unique benefits of mindfulness over traditional training methods.

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Abstract

This study investigated the long-term effects of mindfulness training on neural activation in older adults using high-density EEG. After six months of mindfulness training, participants showed enhanced neural activation during early visual processing, associated with improved attentional performance. These effects were not observed in a control group undergoing computer-based attention training, suggesting that mindfulness training uniquely enhances neural pathways involved in visual processing and attention.

Publisher

Scientific Reports

Published On

Dec 03, 2020

Authors

Ben Isbel, Jan Weber, Jim Lagopoulos, Kayla Stefanidis, Hannah Anderson, Mathew J. Summers

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