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For patients experiencing low back pain

Yoga Linked to Low Back Pain Relief, Improvement in Function

Review of 12 studies found small improvements in pain levels, function after 3 to 6 months
A pilot yoga intervention is feasible for improving pediatric cancer patients' and parents' quality of life

Yoga Intervention Feasible for Improving QoL in Pediatric Cancer

Survey of patients and parents showed high levels of interest from patients and family members
Chair yoga may produce sustained improvements in pain interference among older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis

Chair Yoga Helps Older Adults Manage Osteoarthritis Pain

Benefits include lasting reduction in pain interference and short-term decreases in pain and fatigue
Yoga may help reduce blood pressure in patients who are at risk for developing hypertension

Yoga Helps Control BP in Patients With Prehypertension

Patients who added the practice to a healthy lifestyle saw their pressure levels drop
Yoga is associated with decreased bowel symptoms

Review Suggests Yoga Beneficial in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Significantly decreased bowel symptoms, disease severity, anxiety versus conventional treatment
Hatha yoga is a promising method for treating anxiety

Hatha Yoga Shows Promise in Treating Anxiety

Comparison with cognitive behavioral therapy needed, authors say
Yoga benefits adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Review: Yoga Benefits Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Further studies needed to confirm long-term effects on diabetes
Hatha yoga is effective for reducing anxiety

Review: Hatha Yoga Beneficial for Reducing Anxiety

Meta-analysis of 17 studies shows positive association for treatment efficacy, hours practiced
A regular meditation practice might benefit older adults beginning to experience memory deficits

Yoga, Meditation Show Memory, Mood Benefit in Seniors

Yoga/meditation group showed improved memory, less depression and anxiety
For patients with asthma

Yoga Tied to Small Improvements in QoL, Symptoms in Asthma

Moderate-quality evidence for small improvements in quality of life and symptoms