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October 20, 2025Sport MontOpen Access

Effects of a 12-Week Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Program on Psychological Stress, Inflammatory Markers, and Sleep Quality in Middle-Aged Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Significant reductions in psychological stress by 38.7% were observed, showcasing the effectiveness of the intervention.
Participants in the intervention group also experienced improved sleep quality with a reduction of 36.9%, highlighting the program's benefits.
Inflammatory markers decreased significantly, with hs-CRP levels falling by 31.5%, indicating physiological improvements from the program.
These findings suggest that integrating mind-body practices like yoga could enhance obesity management strategies for better mental and physical health.

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MRManickam RathinamSt Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust EVEswari VaradharajanMeenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute RÇRobert ÇitoziSports University of Tirana

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Randomized controlled trial shows yoga and mindfulness improve stress and inflammation in obese women, suggesting holistic approaches may benefit health.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68f5fcd68d54a28a75cf2137 https://doi.org/10.26773/smj.251010

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Randomized controlled trial shows yoga and mindfulness improve stress and inflammation in obese women, suggesting holistic approaches may benefit health.

Effects of a 12-Week Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Program on Psychological Stress, Inflammatory Markers, and Sleep Quality in Middle-Aged Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Effects of a 12-Week Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Program on Psychological Stress, Inflammatory Markers, and Sleep Quality in Middle-Aged Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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