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
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
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
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
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology publish the 2019 Canadian guidelines for physical activity throughout pregnancy
In November 2018 researchers from Canada published the 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy. This Clinical Practice Guideline was prepared by the Guidelines Consensus Panel and reviewed by … 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
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
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
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
Movement-to-music appears to improve mobility and walking endurance in individuals with multiple sclerosis
In August 2018 researchers from the USA assessed the effect of movement-to-music and adapted yoga on mobility and walking endurance in 81 individuals, aged between 18 and 65 years, with … 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
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
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
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
Iyengar yoga may improve malalignment of the lower extremities during walking and improves emotional wellbeing in adolescents with obesity
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the benefits of yoga on gait, quality of life, physical activity and pain in adolescents … Read more
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