Research

Veterans Show a 50% Reduction in PTSD Symptoms After 8 Weeks of Transcendental Meditation

by Bob Roth June 29, 2011
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Veterans of the Iraq/Afghanistan wars showed a 50 percent reduction in their symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after just eight weeks of practicing the stress-reducing…
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Why does music attract our mind?

by Gary Kaplan May 19, 2011
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What is it about music that attracts us? Perhaps what we hear resonates deeply within our nervous system. In fact, while we listen to music, so much of the brain is activated – not only the temporal lobe, known for its role in sound recognition… Read more

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New research looks at brain integration in top athletes and in long-time meditators

by Mario Orsatti April 26, 2011
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Peak performers have significantly higher degrees of brain and psychological development than the average population, according to a new study of brain functioning and measures of psychological development. Read more

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Struggling students find TM improves academic achievement: New research

by Linda Mainquist April 17, 2011
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The Transcendental Meditation technique may be an effective approach for improving math and academic English achievement in low-performing students, according to a new study published in the prestigious journal Education. Read more

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Top psychiatrist speaks about the potential of the TM program for treating PTSD

by Mario Orsatti March 18, 2011
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Renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Norman R. Rosenthal, the researcher who first described seasonal affective disorder (SAD), spoke at a news conference in New York City organized by the David Lynch Foundation as part of its launch of Operation Warrior Wellness.”
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Childhood ADHD rate increases 22% in the U.S. Can the TM technique help?

by Mario Orsatti December 13, 2010
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Nearly 1 in 10 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and the rate appears to be growing, according to a report released this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more

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Giving your mind some healthy “downtime”

by Gary Kaplan September 29, 2010
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Recently, much has been written about our new “plugged-in” society. A recent feature story in the New York Times highlighted the potential dangers to healthy brain functioning that can result from the incessant use of our modern digital communication devices. Read more

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Are all meditation techniques the same?

by Ken Chawkin September 22, 2010
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As doctors increasingly prescribe meditations to patients for stress-related disorders, scientists are gaining a better understanding of how different techniques from a wide of traditions, both modern and ancient, produce different results. Read more

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D.C. philanthropist brings meditation to at-risk populations

by Mario Orsatti September 3, 2010
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Jeffrey Abramson grew up in a family that placed the highest value in “giving back” to society. His family’s business, the Tower Companies has been for decades one of Washington, D.C.’s most successful real estate development companies, and under Jeffrey’s leadership, has become a national leader in “green building.” Read more

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Making the connections: 
How Transcendental Meditation improves your brain

by Mario Orsatti August 16, 2010

The Huffington Post (August 12) reported on recent research, conducted at American University in Washington, D.C., which shows that the daily practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique creates more efficient, integrated brain functioning. Read more

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New studies show reduced depression with Transcendental Meditation

by Mario Orsatti August 3, 2010
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Two new studies have found that the Transcendental Meditation technique is an effective approach to reducing the symptoms of depression. The studies were presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine in Seattle, Washington. Read More

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How does stress impact a child’s brain? An interview with Dr. William Stixrud

by Heather Hartnett July 19, 2010

What does stress do to impulse control? Decision-making? Is the Transcendental Meditation technique an effective antidote? Dr. William Stixrud is a renowned clinical neuropsychologist in Washington, D.C., an adjunct faculty member at Children’s National Medical Center… See Video Post

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National Institutes of Health spotlights TM research

by Linda Mainquist June 17, 2010
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A recent study found daily Transcendental Meditation practice helps young adults decrease psychological stress and increase coping ability. For a group of students at high risk for developing hypertension, these changes also were associated with decreases in blood pressure. See video post

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A Neurologist on the Origins of Creativity in the Brain

by Gary Kaplan May 25, 2010
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I have always been impressed by clear and simple displays of creativity in the arts and sciences. There are those who bring out something new and important in such a natural way. As a neurologist, I have a natural curiosity about what happens differently in our brain when we create. Read more

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Neuron-to-Neuron

by Gary Kaplan May 7, 2010

Spring is in all its glory here in the northeast, and the colors and scents are almost overwhelming. There is such a sense of renewal after a cold wet winter, and that renewal signals a life that is sweeter and more energetic than what came before. It is renewal.. Read more

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Top psychiatrist lauds TM research

by Mario Orsatti April 28, 2010

A top 20-year medical researcher from the National Institutes of Mental Health talks about the extensive body of research on the Transcendental Meditation technique, which document its health benefits for all areas of life. Dr. Norman Rosenthal, M.D., is a very smart man. With a big heart. Read more

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“Talk Deeply, Be Happy”

by Mario Orsatti April 21, 2010
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Recent research reported in the New York Times found that people who had more “deep discussions” and who spent less time in idle chatter seem to be happier.

The author of the study, Matthias Mehl , a psychologist at the University of Arizona, explained that meaningful communication seems to hold the key to… Read more

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A neurologist’s first blog post

by Gary Kaplan April 14, 2010

Though blog etiquette might not demand it, I think it best to start with a brief introduction to the blogger. I did my undergraduate work at Cornell University in the early 1970s, and this is where I first discovered… Read more

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World peace from the quantum level: Dr. John Hagelin and David Lynch

by Dr. John Hagelin April 8, 2010
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Recently I met with award-winning film director David Lynch at a conference about consciousness, creativity, and meditation. We got talking about world peace — how everyone wants it but no one believes we’ll ever get it… Read more

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Helping African American women with diabetes

by Dr. Carolyn King April 8, 2010

African American women with diabetes greatly reduced their stress levels and improved their condition of “dyslipidemia” through the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique, according to a first-ever study we presented during the American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Philadelphia last November. Read more

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