Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland. This can cause a range of symptoms, such as constant fatigue, unexplained weight gain, feeling cold, joint pain, and irregular menstrual cycles. While there's no cure, managing these symptoms is cruc
People have long known that different breathing styles can change how we feel. A recent study looked at three types of yoga breathing and how they affect the heart, breathing rate, and mood. The study included 42 people, half men and half women, with an average age of 23. They had some experience wi
Over a span of five years, from 2019 to 2023, a large hospital in India tracked the people visiting its yoga clinic. They found that most of these visitors were not very active in their daily lives, but they were looking for help with their health. The clinic saw almost 2, 819 new patients during th
Yoga is often praised for its calming effects, but how does it compare to other forms of exercise when it comes to heart health? A recent study took a closer look at this question. It focused on how quickly the body bounces back after physical stress. This is important because a swift recovery is a
Heart failure is a big problem worldwide, especially in places where advanced medical care is hard to get. This is where yoga might come in handy. The Yoga-EndOmics study is looking into how yoga can help people with heart failure. It's not just about stretching and breathing exercises. This study w
Prisons are tough places. People inside often deal with a lot of stress, trauma, and feel left out. Yoga has been brought in to help. But does it really work? A recent review looked at studies to see if yoga can make a difference. The review checked out 10 studies with over 1, 800 people. These stu
Researchers recently looked into how yoga can help women dealing with gynecologic cancer. They created a 12-week yoga program with the help of the participants. This was not your usual group study. They wanted to see how each person felt differently. Most studies focus on breast cancer. This time, t
Laughter yoga is a unique way to boost health without using medicine or invasive treatments. It combines deep breathing with laughter exercises. The idea is to laugh on purpose, even if it feels silly at first. This review looked at studies to see how laughter yoga affects children's well-being. Th
Older women face a higher chance of falling and getting hurt. This is especially true for those who have gone through menopause. Falls can lead to broken bones, particularly in the arms, and this often happens when someone falls forward. But not much research has looked into how to lower these risks
A young boy, just 11 years old, found himself battling chronic pancreatitis, a condition marked by persistent inflammation of the pancreas. His days were filled with intense stomach pain, nausea, and a constant feeling of weakness. Traditional treatments aimed to ease his symptoms and tackle the roo
