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A systematic review of the health effects of yoga for people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

Author: ChangDennis, KaramacoskaDiana, MathersulDanielle C, SabagAngelo, Steiner-LimGenevieve Z, TanTiffany, de ManincorMichael

Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.
Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch funding provided by government agencies outside the United States.

Overview

A review of 10 studies found that yoga may be safe and beneficial for the wellbeing of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. Most studies reported improvements in cognition, mood, and balance. However, all studies were at high risk of bias, requiring more high-quality randomized controlled trials to strengthen the evidence base.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: Yoga is a mind-body practice that can elicit robust health and wellbeing effects for older adults. As a result, there is increased public and academic interest into the potential benefits of yoga for older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. METHODS: Literature sea...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9862505/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Yoga: A Path to Wellbeing for Those with Cognitive Impairment

As we age, maintaining cognitive function and overall wellbeing becomes increasingly important. This research explores the potential of yoga as a therapeutic intervention for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. The study conducted a systematic review of pre-post single and multigroup studies investigating the effects of yoga-based interventions on people with MCI or dementia. The researchers analyzed the impact of yoga on cognitive, mental, and physical health, as well as safety and study quality. The review found that yoga interventions showed potential benefits in improving cognition, mood, and balance in people with MCI or dementia. However, the review also highlighted the need for more high-quality randomized controlled trials to provide stronger evidence for the efficacy and safety of yoga for this population.

A Gentle Path to Cognitive Enhancement

This review provides preliminary evidence that yoga may offer benefits for individuals with MCI or dementia. The reported improvements in cognition, mood, and balance suggest that yoga could be a valuable tool in supporting the wellbeing of this population. While more research is needed, this review offers a glimmer of hope for those seeking natural and holistic approaches to managing cognitive decline.

Moving Towards a More Inclusive Approach

This study emphasizes the need for further research on the potential benefits of yoga for people with MCI and dementia. The lack of high-quality studies underscores the importance of conducting well-designed clinical trials to definitively assess the efficacy and safety of yoga interventions. The potential benefits of yoga for this population encourage us to move towards a more inclusive approach to healthcare, integrating mind-body practices into the management of cognitive decline.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This review suggests that yoga may be a safe and beneficial practice for individuals with MCI or dementia. However, more high-quality research is needed to confirm these findings and establish clear guidelines for using yoga as a therapeutic intervention.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2023-01-24
  2. Date Revised 2023-02-06
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

36670348

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC9862505

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