Incorporating yoga routines for effective handling of metabolic syndrome
Dive into the Science Behind Yoga and Metabolic Syndrome 💫
Yogis, those who follow the practice of yoga, are known for praising its benefits on body and mind, but what does the science truly reveal? A fresh study delves into the impact of yoga on individuals with metabolic syndrome. 🔬🧪
At Medical News Today, we've been reporting on numerous studies highlighting yoga's potential advantages on our health, such as:
- Enhancing brain health and cognitive function
- Alleviating symptoms of depression and managing thyroid problems
- Helping men overcoming erectile dysfunction or expanding their prostate
- Aiding diabetes management and symptoms
However, these majority of these studies are observational, making it hard to pinpoint causality. Moreover, few studies have examined the underlying mechanisms behind the findings. 🤨
That's where a new research shines! Led by Dr. Parco M. Siu from the University of Hong Kong in China, the study has been published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 🏆
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Metabolic syndrome, often associated with heart disease and type 2 diabetes, afflicts around 47% of the adult population in the United States. 🤕💔
Previously, Dr. Siu's team discovered that a year of yoga led to a decrease in participants' blood pressure and reduced waist circumference. The team decided to investigate the effects of a year of yoga on individuals living with metabolic syndrome. 🕉️
Ninety-seven participants with metabolic syndrome and high-normal blood pressure were randomly divided into either a control group or a yoga group. Participants in the control group received no intervention, while the yoga group undertook a year-long yoga training program that consisted of three 1-hour sessions per week.
- The study led by Dr. Parco M. Siu from the University of Hong Kong delves into the impact of yoga on individuals with metabolic syndrome, a health condition affecting approximately 47% of the adult population in the United States.
- This study provides a valuable insight into the underlying mechanisms behind the potential benefits of yoga, especially in managing chronic diseases like type-2 diabetes, which is often associated with metabolic syndrome.
- You'll be pleased to know that the research published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports reveals significant improvements in participants with metabolic syndrome who followed a year-long yoga training program.
- As part of a holistic approach to health and wellness, incorporating yoga, fitness and exercise, and proper nutrition into your lifestyle may offer promising results in managing metabolic disorders and other medical conditions, including chronic diseases.
