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Category: Yoga

Posted on 30 May 202030 May 2020

In individuals with hypertension, the greatest reduction in blood pressure levels was seen in those who practiced yoga, followed by Zumba dance and finally aerobics

In February 2020 researchers from India published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of yoga, Zumba dance, and aerobic exercises in controlling blood pressure levels in Indian … Read more

Posted on 29 March 20206 June 2020

A single yoga group class appears to significantly improve symptoms of anxiety, lack of appetite, depression, drowsiness, fatigue and well-being in a group of individuals with cancer as well as in their caregivers

In December 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effects of group-based yoga classes offered at a cancer centre. A total of 205 … Read more

Posted on 29 March 20206 June 2020

Following a single yoga session children diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder appear to experience a significant decrease in pain but no change in anxiety levels, whereas both adolescents and parents have a significant decrease in anxiety levels

In March 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a single bedside yoga class on children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer … Read more

Posted on 29 March 202029 March 2020

It is currently uncertain as to whether yoga is useful for women with urinary incontinence

In February 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effects of yoga for treating urinary incontinence in women. It is thought … Read more

Posted on 29 March 202029 March 2020

Mindfulness or yoga may be effective in reducing stress and anxiety and improving quality of life and lung function in children and adolescents with asthma

In March 2020 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the use of yoga and mindfulness for children and adolescents with asthma. The … Read more

Posted on 21 April 20195 January 2020

The 2017 German guidelines on fibromyalgia strongly recommend meditative movement therapies such as qi gong, tai chi and yoga

In June 2017, 13 scientific societies and 2 patient self-help organizations coordinated by the German Pain Society published their update of guidelines on fibromyalgia following a review of the medical … Read more

Posted on 22 February 20194 January 2020

Mindfulness or meditation, yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong appear to improve cognitive function and everyday functioning in adults with mild cognitive impairment

In February 2019 researchers from Portugal published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of different mind-body interventions, such as mindfulness or meditation, yoga, Tai Chi … Read more

Posted on 18 February 20194 January 2020

Yoga appears to reduce certain lower urinary tract symptoms, eg incontinence, by increasing the strength of the pelvic floor muscles

In February 2019 researchers from China and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of yoga on lower urinary tract symptoms, including stress … Read more

Posted on 10 February 20194 January 2020

Yoga appears to reduce the severity of depression and diastolic blood pressure of women with premenstrual syndrome who suffer from depression

In February 2019 researchers from Iran and South Africa published the results of their study to assess the effect of yoga on women with premenstrual syndrome who suffered from depression. … Read more

Posted on 8 February 201921 February 2020

A yoga-based mind body intervention appears to significantly reduce symptoms and depression in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis

In February 2019 researchers from India published the results of their study to assess the effect of a yoga-based mind body intervention on inflammatory markers and severity of depression in … Read more

Posted on 8 February 20194 January 2020

Yoga may have a beneficial effect on maternal depression during pregnancy

In February 2019 researchers from Singapore and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of yoga on maternal depression during pregnancy.  A total … Read more

Posted on 8 February 20194 January 2020

Yoga appears to produce a short-term reduction in systolic blood pressure

In December 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of yoga, with and without yoga postures, on hypertension. A total of 75 patients … Read more

Posted on 11 September 20184 January 2020

Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga appear to significantly reduce the severity of depression and anxiety

In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published their review of the scientific literature to assess whether Tai Chi, Qigong or yoga are effective for treating major depressive … Read more

Posted on 11 September 20184 January 2020

Yoga appears to improve quality of life as well as reducing fatigue, sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety in individuals with breast cancer

In January 2017 researchers from Germany and Australia published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of yoga on quality of life, mental health and cancer-related symptoms … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Walking and aerobic exercise appears to improve sleep deficiency in women with breast cancer

In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess whether exercise improved sleep in women with breast cancer.  Fifteen studies … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

A mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) appears to improve some psychiatric symptoms as well as cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia

In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess whether a mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Yoga may improve shoulder and arm pain severity in patients with breast cancer

In August 2018 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess the effects of yoga on shoulder and arm pain severity in patients with breast cancer. 42 … Read more

Posted on 24 July 20184 January 2020

Yoga may reduce high blood pressure levels

In March 2014 researchers from Australia published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of yoga on high blood pressure levels.  A total of 78 studies and … Read more

Posted on 24 July 20184 January 2020

Yoga may help to control seizures in patients with epilepsy

In October 2017 researchers from the UK published their review of the scientific literature to assess whether individuals with epilepsy practising yoga (a) have a greater probability of becoming seizure … Read more

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