Interestingly, many of the changes which take place with Transcendental Meditation are opposite to deteriorations usually seen with ageing. Perhaps this is not surprising since we know how a traumatic experience can make someone appear to age very quickly.
At the same time another effect of the practice is to strengthen factors known to favour longevity and good health in later life (such as cardiovascular health, work satisfaction, positive health habits, mental health, happiness, and intelligence).
A randomised controlled study on elderly individuals found that Transcendental Meditation led to improvements in mental and physical health and well-being, cognitive and perceptual abilities, and longevity.