![]() By the end of the experiment they discovered that within just those three months the individuals increased their Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) levels by 280%, from 2513 to 7039 pg/ml (EOC Institute LLC, 2020). A Psychology professor in the year of 2017 at the University of Southern California by the name of Rael Cahn M.D did an experiment using nearly 40 people, testing before a 3 month trial of meditation and after the 3 months of meditation (EOC Institute LLC, 2020). But as we age, there can be a shortage of BDNF which leads to many metal diseases such as dementia, Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s and more. The brain produces BDNF (Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor) which is important for long term and short-term memory. After just 3 months of meditation, their bodies were able to produce about 40% more telomerase for every ten thousand cells compared to the subjects who did not meditate (EOC Institute LLC, 2020).Īnother brain function that can be improved by meditation is memory and concentration. So how can people obtain this immortal behavior like the lobsters? Well, one study suggests that meditation could be the start of a longer healthier life. Lobsters only die if they are eaten, severely injured or have a disease, some lobsters are found to have lived over 140 years ( EOC Institute LLC, 2020). As the lobsters “age” they end up growing bigger, stronger and more fertile unlike humans who have the opposite affect with aging due to the gradual shutting down of that production. It helps the telomeres remain perfectly long and healthy on the ends of the chromosomes. Protective Telomeres (pink)īut unlike any other creature on earth, the lobster’s telomeres do not wear and tear as they “age” because these sea creatures have a special enzyme called telomerase that they produce constantly at a high flow rate throughout their lives(EOC Institute LLC, 2020). When these telomeres shorten, it causes changes in the body and brain with mentality and muscle function among other bodily functions that decrease with aging.ĭNA chromosome (blue). The telomeres protect the DNA and chromosomes from instant wear and tear that cause them to shorten their length over time. Every living creature has DNA filled with chromosomes, these chromosomes are protected by long telomeres at the end of each one, kind of like the small plastic coverings at the ends of shoelaces. (Welch & M.D Laube, 2018).Īn interesting find is that lobsters may hold the secret to bringing meditative youth to the aging brain. But the people who had meditated lost their grey brain matter a lot slower which means they were able to keep neural connections for longer, for future years to come. ![]() For 20 years researchers examined the brains of 50 volunteers, some who had meditated and some who hadn’t, concluded that both groups had a loss of grey brain matter (Welch & M.D Laube, 2018). Meditation reduces aging within the brain, the white matter (axons connecting different parts of grey matter) and grey matter (the brain’s neurological cells) are preserved for longer. ![]() ![]() Also, the amygdala was found to be decreased within volume as well, showing signs of reduced anxiety/depression and stress.īesides some of the brain structures being able to grow/shrink, the brain’s neurological functions also increase with a boost of benefits. People who have PTSD and other mental health disorders can benefit from this by being able to more easily articulate how they feel especially when they are stressed. The brain can change within its structural form from meditation by thickening the hippocampus that is known to control the memory and learning aspects, as well as the person being able to control their emotions in an easier manner which can result in a decrease of negative emotions and stress (Welch & M.D Laube, 2018). ![]() In this text I will discuss the benefits of Meditation and how it can boost brain volume, reduce brain aging, improve concentration and regulate stress. This state of mind has a wide range of positive health benefits that can’t be found in a special pill prescribed by your doctor. Using constant meditation, you can find your inner peace and obtain relaxation within your mind. Luckily, it can be reduced so much through meditation to the point where it can actually help rejuvenate the mind to live a longer and healthier life. By simply living the everyday life in today’s society, stress is merely inevitable to escape. ![]()
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