—While yoga and physical therapy are known to alleviate chronic low back pain, little is known about their utility and feasibility in diverse, underserved populations. An NIH-funded study offers ...

Researchers have put yoga to the scientific test for years, and the results so far have been impressive. The practice has been shown to lower risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression and ...

Men with prostate cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy can benefit from yoga, researchers reported. Men with prostate cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy can benefit from yoga, ...

While several small studies have suggested the benefits of yoga in reducing the side effects of cancer treatment, the largest study to date is also the most definitive. While several small studies ...

Yoga doesn't just stretch you physically — it may encourage you to grow as a person, too. A new study in the Journal of Holistic Nursing suggests that hitting the mat may help you become a kinder, ...

The present study was designed to evaluate yoga’s impact on BP and QOL and on stress, depression and anxiety in patients with hypertension presenting to primary care physicians. The study design and ...

Two new studies suggest that doing yoga regularly can slow physical aging and the harmful impact of stress at the cellular and DNA level. Many conditions are associated with accelerated cellular aging ...

Although there are a number of reports on the effect of yoga training on pulmonary functions, very few studies have been undertaken on the effect of yoga training on respiratory pressures and handgrip ...

Yoga is a mind-and-body practice that originated in ancient India. It involves movement, mediation, and breathing techniques that promote mental and physical well-being. The philosophy of yoga, ...

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of yoga on anxiety and depression in Shirazian women. Anxiety and depression are illnesses that increasing in incidence worldwide. They ...

Research has shown that changes that yoga and meditation has positive effects on the brain. Participation in these activities has been linked to better cognition and emotional well-being. Yoga ...

It's a pain. About 80 percent of adults in the United States will experience lower back pain at some point. Treating back pain typically involves medication, including opioids, surgery, therapy and ...