Default Mode Network, Meditation, and Age-Associated Brain Changes: What Can We Learn from the Impact of Mental Training on Well-Being as a Psychotherapeutic Approach?
Joint Authors
Cordova, C.
Ramírez-Barrantes, Ricardo
Arancibia, Marcelo
Stojanova, Jana
Aspé-Sánchez, Mauricio
Henríquez-Ch, Rodrigo A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-04-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aging is a physiological process accompanied by cognitive decline, principally in memory and executive functions.
Alterations in the connectivity of the default mode network (DMN) have been found to participate in cognitive decline, as well as in several neurocognitive disorders.
The DMN has antisynchronic activity with attentional networks (task-positive networks (TPN)), which are critical to executive function and memory.
Findings pointing to the regulation of the DMN via activation of TPN suggest that it can be used as a strategy for neuroprotection.
Meditation is a noninvasive and nonpharmacological technique proven to increase meta-awareness, a cognitive ability which involves the control of both networks.
In this review, we discuss the possibility of facilitating healthy aging through the regulation of networks through meditation.
We propose that by practicing specific types of meditation, cognitive decline could be slowed, promoting a healthy lifestyle, which may enhance the quality of life for the elderly.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ramírez-Barrantes, Ricardo& Arancibia, Marcelo& Stojanova, Jana& Aspé-Sánchez, Mauricio& Cordova, C.& Henríquez-Ch, Rodrigo A.. 2019. Default Mode Network, Meditation, and Age-Associated Brain Changes: What Can We Learn from the Impact of Mental Training on Well-Being as a Psychotherapeutic Approach?. Neural Plasticity،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1201566
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ramírez-Barrantes, Ricardo…[et al.]. Default Mode Network, Meditation, and Age-Associated Brain Changes: What Can We Learn from the Impact of Mental Training on Well-Being as a Psychotherapeutic Approach?. Neural Plasticity No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1201566
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ramírez-Barrantes, Ricardo& Arancibia, Marcelo& Stojanova, Jana& Aspé-Sánchez, Mauricio& Cordova, C.& Henríquez-Ch, Rodrigo A.. Default Mode Network, Meditation, and Age-Associated Brain Changes: What Can We Learn from the Impact of Mental Training on Well-Being as a Psychotherapeutic Approach?. Neural Plasticity. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1201566
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1201566