Effects of mindfulness training on sustained attention and mind-wandering in older adults: Results from the HealthyAgers randomized controlled trial.

Megan Fisher, Madhura Phansikar, James Teng, Nathan McPherson, Elizabeth Duraney, Michael McKenna, Anita Shankar, Courtney Blau, Rosie Canter, Christine Roberts, Stephanie Aghamoosa, Kathy Wright, Rebecca Andridge, Ruchika S Prakash

Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States.Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States. · pubmed

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Abstract

Older adults exhibit age-related declines in processes of attentional control, demonstrating an emergent need to identify mind-body interventions that support healthy cognitive aging. Mindfulness training is a promising intervention for improving attentional control processes, but relatively few methodologically rigorous studies have examined whether these effects extend to older adults.

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Research summary

Mindfulness training can improve sustained attention and reduce mind-wandering in older adults. The study addresses cognitive aging, which is a critical aspect of longevity research.

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