The cumulative effects of Transcendental Meditation on cognitive function — a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

@article{Canter2009TheCE,
  title={The cumulative effects of Transcendental Meditation on cognitive function — a systematic review of randomised controlled trials},
  author={Peter H. Canter and Edzard Ernst},
  journal={Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift},
  year={2009},
  volume={115},
  pages={758-766}
}
  • P. Canter, E. Ernst
  • Published 28 November 2003
  • Psychology
  • Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift
SummaryIt is claimed that regular practice of Transcendental Meditation (TM) improves cognitive function and increases intelligence. This systematic review assesses the evidence from randomised controlled trials for cumulative effects of TM on cognitive function. Searches were made of electronic databases and the collected papers and official websites of the TM organisation. Only randomised controlled trials with objective outcome measures of the cumulative effects of TM on cognitive function… 
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