Why deep breathing calms us down
Researchers at Stanford University may have uncovered link between how you breathe and how your brain functions. It has long been known...
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B Grace Bullock PhD
Sep 16, 20193 min read
Listening to your body can protect you from stress
Research shows that people who accurately observe and interpret bodily signals are more resilient to stress. Interoception refers to the...
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Sep 16, 20192 min read
Yoga boosts cardiovascular fitness
There has been an ongoing debate regarding yoga’s ability to improve cardiovascular and physical fitness. A new study suggests that, for...
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Sep 16, 20196 min read
Can mindfulness ease post-traumatic stress? What the research shows
A review of the research finds that mindfulness-based programs may offer help and hope for those with post-traumatic stress. Pain and...
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Sep 16, 20194 min read
Meditation's effects differ by type of practice
New research finds that type of meditation practiced may impact brain, stress level, and behavior in different ways. Originally published...
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Sep 16, 20194 min read
Research: Yoga therapy may be as effective as physical therapy for chronic low back pain
One of yoga’s known benefits is its ability to relieve chronic low back pain. But is it as effective as physical therapy (PT) for...
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Sep 16, 20194 min read
Yoga therapy may improve quality of life for those with breast cancer
Yoga therapy may alleviate symptoms of breast cancer treatment, and improve quality of life new review of the research shows. Breast...
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Sep 16, 20193 min read
Can yoga slow brain aging?
Can yoga slow down the rate of cognitive decline? New study provides hope. Aging is linked to changes in brain structure and function...
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Sep 16, 20193 min read
Yoga improves mental function in adults with mild cognitive impairment
A manual-based yoga program may ease cognitive decline in older adults. As the global baby boomer population continues to age, there is a...
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Sep 16, 20194 min read
Yoga for military veterans study highlights common research challenges
New study points to benefits of challenges of providing yoga instruction to military veterans with post traumatic stress. Approximately...
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Sep 16, 20193 min read
Can your stress change my brain?
Canadian researchers have discovered that other people’s stress can alter your brain as much as real stress. We all know that chronic...
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Sep 16, 20194 min read
Yoga teachers' scope of service: Healthy boundaries for safe practice
If you practice yoga, teach, or are thinking about starting it's important to understand what most instructors can and can't do for you....
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Sep 16, 20196 min read
4 tips for keeping your brain fit at any age
Can yoga, meditation, and a healthy lifestyle help stave off age-related declines in memory, concentration, and information processing,...
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Sep 16, 20195 min read
Should yoga postures be eliminated?
Should postures be eliminated from therapeutic yoga? How erroneous assumptions make for unfortunately conclusions. Are current yoga...
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Sep 16, 20197 min read
Why yoga research has a long way to go
What does the research on the impact of yoga tell us, and what remains unknown? As a scientist it is my nature to be somewhat of a...
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Sep 16, 20192 min read
Report endorses insurance coverage for yoga/meditation for back pain
Will the future of back pain treatment involve practices like yoga and meditation? A recent comprehensive report reviewing the current...
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Sep 16, 20195 min read
3 mindfulness principles that will change your life
With all of the talk of mindfulness it can be hard to disentangle what is most important. Here are 3 mindfulness-based principles that...
B Grace Bullock PhD
Sep 16, 20193 min read
Mindfulness & biofeedback reduce stress, depression and anxiety
Chronic stress, depression and anxiety may be successfully prevented or treated with mindfulness and biofeedback. Americans are reporting...
B Grace Bullock PhD
Sep 16, 20193 min read
Aging Brains Keep Producing New Cells Research Finds
Researchers at Columbia University find evidence that healthy older adults can generate as many new brain cells as younger people. For...
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Sep 16, 20193 min read
Your posture affects your self esteem
Researchers in New Zealand find that a slumped posture may impact your mood, self-esteem and even your response to stress. Yoga may help....
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