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Combining Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and fMRI to Examine the Default Mode Network

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How Does Meditation Affect the Default Mode Network: A Systematic Review.

Dimitrios Zagkas¹, Flora Bacopoulou², Dimitrios Vlachakis³

¹School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology

|August 15, 2023

Summary

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Meditation impacts the brain's Default Mode Network (DMN), altering functional connectivity. This systematic review suggests meditation may be a viable strategy for enhancing well-being.

Keywords:

DMN Default mode network Functional connectivity Meditation Mindfulness

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Background:

The Default Mode Network (DMN) is a network of brain regions active during self-referential thought.
Understanding the DMN's function is crucial for cognitive and mental health research.
Meditation practices are known to influence cognitive processes and brain activity.

Conclusions:

Meditation demonstrably influences the Default Mode Network's functional connectivity.
Further research is warranted to establish meditation as an effective intervention for improving well-being.
Findings highlight the potential of meditation for modulating brain networks related to self-awareness and cognition.