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Yoga Brings Brain Benefits to Women at Risk for Alzheimer's
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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In a new study, yoga appears to have bolstered the brain health of older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
The study can't prove that the ancient practice will slow or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, but it did seem to reverse some forms of neurologic...
Walking, Jogging, Yoga Are All Good Medicine for Depression
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2024
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Looking for a workout that will chase the blues away?
Try walking, jogging, yoga or strength training, which a new study reports are the most effective exercises for easing depression. These activities can be used on their own or combined with medication and psychotherap...
Heated Yoga Might Be a Natural Antidepressant
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2023
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Heated yoga classes can help some people with depression feel a lot better within a couple months -- even if they practice just once a week, a small clinical trial suggests.
The study, of 65 people with moderate-to-severe depression, found that those randomly assigned to...
Strike a Pose: Yoga Helps Heart Failure Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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Heart failure can make everyday activities and exercise tough to carry out, but yoga might be a beneficial add-on to standard care.
A new study from India finds this ancient practice improves quality of life and cardio functioning.
“Our patients observed imp...
Yoga Might Do Wonders for Women's Aging Brains
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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Yoga is known for its benefits to both the mind and body. And a gentle form of yoga may be an ideal early intervention technique for older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
In a small study involving kundalini yoga, participants reported ...
Yoga Can Help Seniors Regain Their Strength
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2023
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Practicing yoga might help older adults become a little surer on their feet, a new research review suggests.
The review, of 33 small clinical trials, found that older adults who participated in yoga programs typically gained some lower-body strength and boosted their wal...
Five Great Cardio Workouts You Can Do at Home
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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TUESDAY, Jan. 24, 2023 -- You might have heard that doing cardio, or aerobic, exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart, lungs and cardiovascular system healthy and strong.
Yet finding the time for the gym or even a trip to the local park can be a challenge wh...
Herbals, Yoga, Ginkgo: What Alternative Treatments Help Fight Heart Failure?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2022
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It's tempting to follow the latest trend when it comes to health care, but for patients who live with heart failure, some alternative treatments could have serious consequences.
To address the issue, the American Heart Association (AHA) has published a new scientific st...
Battling High Blood Pressure? Adding Yoga to Your Workout Might Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2022
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Adding a little yoga to an exercise routine can be the fix someone needs to drop high blood pressure, a small study suggests.
“As observed in several studies, we recommend that patients try to find exercise and stress relief for the management of hypertension [high blo...
Yoga, Mindfulness Could Be Powerful Tools to Manage Blood Sugar
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2022
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Yoga, meditation and other mindfulness practices may help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar — nearly to the degree that standard medications like ...
Could Yoga Calm Your A-Fib? Early Findings Suggest It Might
- Amy Norton
- August 27, 2020
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People with the heart-rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, may ease their symptoms with the help of a slower-paced yoga, a preliminary study finds.
Researchers from India found that over 16 weeks of yoga sessions, a-fib patients saw their symptom e...
Feeling Anxious? Yoga Can Help Soothe You
- Serena Gordon
- August 13, 2020
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Yoga may help people soothe frayed nerves during the coronavirus pandemic, but the ancient practice may also help those with more serious, chronic forms of anxiety, new research suggests.
The study compared yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and stress managem...
For a Longer Life, Any Exercise Is Good Exercise: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- July 31, 2020
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Want to live longer? Take the stairs, stretch or toss a volleyball around, a new study suggests.
Those activities were among several tied to lower rates of early death in an Arizona State University study of nearly 27,000 U.S. adults between 18 and 84 years of age. <...
Lockdown Got You Feeling Low? Yoga May Help
- Amy Norton
- May 21, 2020
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Many people under stay-at-home orders have turned to online yoga as a way to manage the stress. And a new research review suggests they're onto something.
The review, of 19 clinical trials, focused on the benefits of yoga for people with clinical mental health condit...
Gentle Yoga May Deliver Migraine Relief
- Amy Norton
- May 6, 2020
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People suffering from regular migraines despite medication might consider investing in a yoga mat.
That's according to a new trial that tested the effects of a gentle yoga practice -- with slow-paced physical postures, breathing exercises and relaxation. Researchers ...
Yoga May Bring a Brain Boost, Review Shows
- Alan Mozes
- December 31, 2019
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Looking for a way to improve your memory, gain control over your emotions, and boost your ability to multitask?
A new brain scan study may be just the incentive you need to put yoga at the top of your New Years' to-do list.
The review of 11 published studie...
Can You Beat the Blues With 'Downward Dog'?
- Rich Holmes
- November 21, 2019
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New evidence bolsters the belief that yoga can offer real and lasting relief to people with depression.
Dr. Chris Streeter, a psychiatrist at Boston University's School of Medicine, said the new study she led builds on earlier work showing a correlation between yoga ...
'Hot' Yoga, Hula Dance Your Way to Healthy Blood Pressure
- Amy Norton
- September 9, 2019
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Moderate exercise is known to improve blood pressure -- and that may include activities that are more exotic than a brisk walk, two preliminary studies suggest.
In one, researchers found that "hot" yoga classes lowered blood pressure in a small group of people with m...
A 5-Minute Recipe for Stress Relief
- Len Canter
- June 4, 2019
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Whether it comes from demands at home, a slow commute or monthly bills, it's hard to escape stress. Beyond affecting your mood, it can play havoc with your health, from lost sleep and stress-eating to weight gain and heart disease.
Fortunately, you can take steps to ...
AHA News: Is Yoga Heart-Healthy? It's No Stretch to See Benefits, Science Suggests
- April 12, 2019
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For years, aerobic exercise has been touted for its numerous health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, better mood, increased energy, and stronger bones and muscles. But there's another form of physical activity that's grabbing headlines -- yoga.
So...
'Mindfulness' Might Help Some Conquer Chronic Pain
- Amy Norton
- February 1, 2019
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Instead of popping a painkiller, a little mindful yoga might go a long way toward easing longstanding pain, a new study suggests.
The review of 21 clinical trials involving nearly 2,000 people looked at the effects of two drug-free options for chronic pain: cognitive...