Why the study?
As scientific evidence for yoga's physical and mental health benefits grows, this review aimed to summarize current knowledge regarding yoga practice and its effects on brain structure and function assessed with MRI, fMRI, and SPECT.
Does yoga practice improve brain structure and function as assessed by neuroimaging?
Population
11 studies examining the effects of yoga practice on brain structures, function and cerebral blood flow
Comparison
Yoga practice vs comparator or non-practice
Design
Systematic review
Authors
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Yoga may help mitigate age-related brain atrophy; extends neuroimaging evidence for mind-body practices in neurodegeneration.
Does yoga practice improve brain structure and function as assessed by neuroimaging?
Yoga practice demonstrates positive effects on brain structure and function in regions associated with age-related atrophy, suggesting it may help mitigate neurodegenerative declines.
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