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Effects of Hatha yoga on cognitive functions in the elderly: a cross-sectional study.

Author: AlouiAsma, BakloutiHana, BakloutiSouad, JarrayaMohamed, SouissiNizar

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Overview

Hatha yoga practice may improve cognitive function in older adults. This study found that long-term Hatha yoga practitioners had better executive functions and reaction times than those who did not practice yoga.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
This study aimed to investigate the effects of Hatha yoga practice on cognitive functions in the elderly. Thirty healthy older men participated in this study. They belonged to 2 groups. The first group included 15 Hatha yoga practitioners for at least 2 years. The control group involved 15 male olde...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9176371/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Hatha Yoga: A Path to Cognitive Oasis in the Desert of Aging

As we age, the human brain can feel like a parched desert, with cognitive abilities gradually declining. This study explores the potential of Hatha yoga to combat age-related cognitive decline. Researchers [研究手法] to compare the cognitive function of long-term Hatha yoga practitioners with a control group. The results suggest that Hatha yoga may offer some benefits for cognitive performance, particularly in areas of executive function and reaction time.

Yoga: A Fountain of Youth for the Brain?

The study found that long-term Hatha yoga practitioners [研究結果] These findings suggest that Hatha yoga may have a positive impact on certain cognitive functions, potentially slowing down the decline associated with aging. However, more research is needed to determine the long-term effects of Hatha yoga on cognitive function and to identify the specific mechanisms responsible for these benefits.

Finding a Path to Cognitive Wellness

This study provides a compelling reason to consider incorporating Hatha yoga into a healthy lifestyle. While further research is needed to fully understand its effects on cognitive function, Hatha yoga may offer a valuable tool for maintaining cognitive health as we navigate the desert of aging.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

Like a camel finding a lush oasis in the desert, Hatha yoga may offer a path to cognitive well-being in the face of aging. While further exploration is needed, this study suggests that Hatha yoga may be a valuable tool for preserving cognitive function as we journey through life.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2022-06-06
  2. Date Revised 2022-07-16
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

35657065

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC9176371

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