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Progression of Alzheimer’s may be slowed by meditation

Dec 7, 2013 by

In a study of people between 55 and 90, those who participated in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) using meditation or yoga had significantly improved functional connectivity in the brain system that’s engaged when remembering past evens or envisioning the...

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Three ways Kirtan Kriya helps keep your brain sharp

Aug 28, 2013 by

The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF) recently presented information on Kirtan Kriya (KK), a simple 12-minute singing yoga meditation. ARPF’s research found that KK had major benefits on body, mind and spirit. Here are three ways it helps...

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20 minutes of yoga improves brain skills

Jun 2, 2013 by

As little as one session of 20 minutes of Hatha yoga significantly improves people’s speed and accuracy on working memory and inhibitory control tests. In addition, they performed significantly better right after yoga than right after moderate to vigorous...

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