4. Yoga benefits heart health.
Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.
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Research On Yoga
- Regular yoga practice seems to correlate with increased wellbeing, including better sleep, better body awareness, weight loss, and greater happiness.
- It improves mindfulness and boosts compassion, gratitude, and "flow" states, all of which increase happiness.
Alternative Ways to Boost Your Cardiovascular Health
- Get a pet. Dogs, in particular, have shown to lower your risk of heart disease.
- Reduce stress. Chronic stress can damage your immune system, increase your risk of high blood pressure, and eventually contribute to heart attacks and strokes.
No direct evidence on yoga's long-term benefits
Researchers haven't tracked yogis over a span of 20 years or more and have not followed up to see whether they get diseases at a lower rate than non-yogis.
There are some randomized controlled trials suggesting that yoga may improve the quality of life for diabetes patients, reduce ...
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