Question (Sep 2, 2010 at 4:21pm)

Sep. 2, 2010 at 4:21pm

I know aerobic exercise is good for the heart, but whar about yoga?

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Joe says:

In addition to helping you relax and remain flexible, yoga may reduce inflammation in the body that normally increases with stress and aging.

In one study at Ohio State University, women who regularly practiced yoga had lower levels of compounds that cause inflammation in the blood. They also showed a lower inflammatory response than did women who did not regularly practice yoga when both groups were asked to do stressful tasks.

Lower levels of inflammation may play a part in reducing the risk for many debilitating conditions including heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and arthritis.
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