Study Context
Evaluates how mindfulness training guards the brain against cognitive degradation under extreme pre-deployment stress in US Marines.
Lead Author and Institution
Dr. Amishi Jha
University of Miami
Main Results
- While the control group suffered significant declines in working memory due to stress, the meditation group preserved their cognitive baseline.
- Dose-response relationship: 8 to 12 minutes daily provides sufficient neuroprotection.
Application in Deuswell
Deuswell integrates minimum effective dose ("MED") micro-meditations into its 'Peak Performance' tracks, aimed at demanding professional environments.

