Randomized, controlled, six-month trial of yoga in healthy seniors: effects on cognition and quality of life.
Context: There are potential benefits of mind-body techniques on cognitive function because the techniques involve an active attentional or mindfulness component, but this has not been fully explored.Objective: To determine the effect of yoga on cognitive function, fatigue, mood, and quality of life...
| Publicado en: | Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 40 - 48 |
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| Formato: | clinical trial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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InnoVisions Professional Media
Jan/Feb2006
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