I was searching for research tonight on telomares, and came across this report from the Alzheimer’s Prevention website about how a certain type of meditation has been shown to improve brain function, decrease stress, and even lengthen telomeres .  The studies described in the link have been conducted since 2000 and have focused on the effects of a specific type of meditation – Kirtan Kriya – on the brain and memory.

I must warn you – Kirtan Kriya is not a silent meditation. You will be chanting. And the Alzheimer’s Prevention and Research Foundation stresses that to get the positive effects found in their research, this exact type of meditation should be followed. You’ll find a link to more information on their website, including step-by-step instructions.  You will also find a number of helpful videos on this type of meditation on YouTube.

12 minutes  a day.  Yes, I’ll be trying it!