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Is hot yoga safe for your health?
People are quickly warming up to a new fitness trend: Hot yoga. Also known as Bikram yoga, hot yoga consists of 26 postures and two breathing exercises in 90…
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Wake-up and wind-down yoga for kids: Animal Poses Yoga
In the morning, you may struggle to get out of bed, let alone get your kids up and ready for school. Evenings can be just as hectic as you…
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Yoga relieves cancer therapy side effects: A survivor story
Yoga can help reduce cancer treatment side effects and improve emotional well-being. “The first thing I did after being declared cancer-free was sign up for classes,” said Jill Bancroft, a…
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Yoga may help build bones, prevent osteoporosis
“Yoga is a low-impact weight bearing activity, and weight-bearing helps us build bones. Therefore, yoga can be a great therapy for osteoporosis,” said Ashley Detterbeck, physical therapist. A pilot…
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Video: Yoga for athletes: 3 beginner poses
Amateur and professional athletes alike have discovered the benefits of yoga, an ancient Indian exercise technique that uses meditation with stretching and strength-building poses. In its various forms, yoga can help…
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Yoga while you work: 4 more poses to do at your desk
Muscle tightness can happen when you sit at a desk all day. Yoga is one form of exercise to improve flexibility and strengthen muscles. Here are four more office…
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Yoga while you work: 5 poses to do at your desk
Sitting at your desk in an office all day can leave your muscles tense and tight. Yoga is a great alternative to improve flexibility and strengthen muscles, and you…
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Hints for handling the emotional aspects of urogynecologic health issues
When you have urogynecologic health issues such as pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence, you may struggle with how to respond. For some women, emotions like frustration, sadness, or fear to…
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Does your brain hold the secret to happiness?
Many of us seek and sometimes struggle to find happiness. Merriam-Webster defines happiness as “feeling pleasure and enjoyment because of your life, situation, etc.” It’s a simple definition, but…