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In adults with mild cognitive impairment, meditation (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) increased functional connectivity between the posterior cingulate cortex and bilateral medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. These areas of the brain are strongly related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's Disease. Neurosci Lett. 2013 Nov 27;556:15-9.    (retrieved May, 2014). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.