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Zen meditation, Length of Telomeres, and the Role of Experiential Avoidance and Compassion

22 Feb 2016

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Mindfulness refers to an awareness that emerges by intentionally focusing on the present experience in a nonjudgmental or evaluative manner. Evidence regarding its efficacy has been increasing exponentially, and recent research suggests that the practice of meditation is associated with longer leukocyte telomere length. However, the psychological mechanisms underlying this potential relationship are unknown. We...

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PMID: 27217844
DOI: 10.1007/s12671-016-0500-5

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