Alexander, Langer, et al. 1990
Alexander, C. N.; Langer, E.; Newman, R. I.; Chandler, H. M.; and Davies, J. L. Transcendental Meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: An experimental study with the elderly. Summary of a paper to appear in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Participation in the Transcendental Meditation program by the elderly resulted in reduced blood pressure, improved cognitive functioning, and increased longevity.
- Year
- 1990
- Publication type
- Conference Abstract
- Paper type
- Empirical
- Collected Papers
- Vol. 5, pp. 3053–3053
- Section
- Health
Findings (7)
Learning and Memory
Increased Learning Ability among the Elderly
Transcendental Meditation · Randomized controlled trial
Health—Aging
Improvements in Self-Reported Measures of Behavioral Flexibility and Aging among the Elderly
Transcendental Meditation · Randomized controlled trial
Increased Longevity
Transcendental Meditation · Randomized controlled trial
Health—General
More Relaxation after Practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique among the Elderly
Transcendental Meditation · Randomized controlled trial
Health—Cardiovascular
Reduction of Blood Pressure to More Ideal Levels among the Elderly
Transcendental Meditation · Randomized controlled trial
Psychological Health
Improved Mental Health among the Elderly
Transcendental Meditation · Randomized controlled trial
Cognitive Performance
Increased Cognitive Flexibility among the Elderly
Transcendental Meditation · Randomized controlled trial
Authors
- Ellen Langer, PhD
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Ronnie I. Newman, MEd
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Charles N. Alexander, PhD
Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA, USA
- Howard M. Chandler, MS
Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA, USA
- John L. Davies, PhD
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA