Yoga practice linked to lower stress, better cognitive performance
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Older adults who practiced hatha yoga for 8 weeks were better able to manage stress and performed better on cognitive tests than peers in a stretching and weight-training program.
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How Practicing Yoga Benefits Your Daily Health
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Ahead of International Yoga Day 2022, 5 yoga asanas to reduce stress and anxiety
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Yoga For Brain Power: 5 Super-Effective Yogasanas To Improve Cognitive Functions
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