In January 2019 researchers from the UK and China published the results of their study to compare the effects of different relaxation techniques on first time Chinese mothers who were … Read more
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
Frequent sauna usage appears to be associated with a reduced risk of pneumonia in middle-aged men
In November 2017 researchers from the UK and Finland published the results of their study to assess the association of sauna usage with the risk of pneumonia. A total of … Read more
A combination of good fitness levels produced by aerobic exercises and frequent sauna usage may have added health benefits and confer more protection on the risk of premature death
In March 2018 researchers from the UK, USA and Finland published their study to assess the combined effect of cardiorespiratory fitness and frequency of sauna usage on the risk of … Read more
The combined effect of a higher aerobic fitness and frequent sauna usage appears to be associated with a substantially reduced risk of sudden cardiac death
In March 2018 researchers from Finland, USA and the UK published the results of their study to assess the combined effect of sauna usage and cardiorespiratory fitness on the risk … Read more
Tai Chi appears to improve bone mineral density and relieve osteoporotic pain
In January 2019 researchers from China, USA and The Netherlands published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of Tai Chi on individuals with osteopenia and … Read more
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
Regular sauna usage appears to substantially reduce the risk of first-time stroke in middle-aged and elderly individuals
In May 2018 researchers from the UK, USA, Finland and Austria published the results of their study to assess the association between sauna usage and risk of first-time stroke in … Read more
A higher frequency and duration of sauna usage appear to be substantially associated with reduced fatal cardiovascular events in middle-aged and elderly individuals
In November 2018 researchers from Finland, UK and Austria published the results of their study to assess the association between sauna usage and cardiovascular disease mortality in 1,688 individuals (aged … Read more
Regular sauna usage appears to be associated with a reduced risk of hypertension
In November 2017 researchers from the UK, Finland and Austria published the results of their study to assess the association between sauna usage and risk of hypertension. A total of … Read more
Long-term Tai Chi appears to slow cognitive decline and improve emotional stability in the elderly
In January 2019 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess whether long-term Tai Chi exercise could slow cognitive decline and improve emotional stability in a group … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Meditation appears to significantly reduce feelings of anxiety in young adults
In May 2018 researchers from the USA and Australia assessed the effect of a 10-minute bout of brisk walking and/or meditation on feelings of anxiety. 110 individuals, average age 21 … Read more
A 10-minute bout of brisk walking or meditation appears to improve the state of mind in young adults
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a single bout of brisk walking or meditation on the state of … Read more
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
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