Mindfulness meditation reduces loneliness

Loneliness is a major risk factor for health problems — such as cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's — and death in older adults. A new study led by Carnegie Mellon University's J. David Creswell has provided the first evidence that mindfulness meditation reduces loneliness in older adults. For the study, the research team recruited 40 healthy adults aged 55-85 who indicated an interest in learning mindfulness meditation techniques. Each person was assessed at the beginning and end of the study using an established loneliness scale. Blood samples also were collected.

These findings suggest that mindfulness meditation training may reduce older adults' inflammatory disease risk. " more.........

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