Key Takeaway
Just 13 minutes of daily guided meditation for 8 weeks improved attention, working memory, and mood in meditation novices.
Summary
Study examining whether brief daily meditation practice benefits cognitive function in beginners.
Methods
- Randomized controlled trial
- Meditation-naive adults
- 13 minutes daily guided meditation
- 8-week intervention
- Cognitive and mood assessments
Key Results
- Improved attention and working memory
- Better mood and reduced anxiety
- Effects emerged after 8 weeks
- Brief practice sufficient
- Accessible for beginners
Limitations
- Active control (podcast listening)
- Self-reported mood outcomes
- Specific meditation type used
- Younger adult sample