Yoga-based lifestyle intervention for healthy ageing
Yoga-based lifestyle intervention for healthy ageing in older adults: a two-armed, waitlist randomized controlled trial with multiple primary outcome
by Atmakur Snigdha, Vijaya Majumdar, N. K. Manjunath & Amrutha Jose
Overview
Results of a 6-month study found that yoga practice helps improve metabolic health, enhance brain health, protect the heart, reduce loneliness, and cut the risk of frailty — all from the same research protocol.
The trial was conducted on sedentary older adults with existing health conditions. Study participants had not practiced yoga before the 26-week trial, and yet, they experienced multiple primary health outcomes — all from the same research protocol. The study authors emphasize that the results support yoga practice as a healthy ageing intervention even among those with existing health conditions.
What we call Yoga Therapy.
Snigdha A, Majumdar V, Manjunath NK, Jose A. “Yoga-based lifestyle intervention for healthy ageing in older adults: a two-armed, waitlist randomized controlled trial with multiple primary outcomes.” GeroScience, 2024; 46(6):6039–6054. doi: 10.1007/s11357-024-01149-5
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11357-024-01149-5
