Effects of Meditation on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life

"Participants fill out several questionnaires asking questions about memory and concentration, mood, fatigue, how they have been feeling, and general quality of life. The questionnaires should take about 30 minutes to complete.~Meditation Group and Wait-List Group also complete questionnaires at follow up visit."

"Meditation Group and Wait-List Group: Electroencephalography (EEG) performed at baseline and at follow up visit. During EEG, 3 tests to check attention, short-term memory, and levels of emotions.~Healthy Control Group: Electroencephalography (EEG) performed at study visit. During EEG, 3 tests to check attention, short-term memory, and levels of emotions."

"Healthy Control Group: Magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan performed.~Meditation Group and Wait-List Group: Magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan of brain performed at baseline and at follow up visit."

Participants take part in up to 16 meditation classes for a total of 8 weeks. All sessions videotaped.