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Doctors Thought a Woman Was Having a Panic Attack. She Actually Had Rabies.
By Rachael Rettner published
The U.S. woman acquired the infection while on a yoga retreat in India.
Here's How Much Exercise You Need to Give Your Brain a Boost
By Christopher Wanjek published
Any physical exercise will improve thinking, as long as you do it somewhat consistently and stick with it long enough, according to an analysis of 98 previous studies.
Downward Dog, Doctor's Order: Yoga Could Ease Back Pain
By Sara G. Miller published
To ease low back pain, you may want try a downward dog: A new study suggests that doing yoga may be as effective as physical therapy for reducing low back pain.
Why Copying Yoga Poses from Magazines Could Be a Bad Move
By Rachael Rettner published
Yoga poses depicted in magazines and other media outlets may draw eyeballs, but most people probably shouldn't try them, a new study suggests.
Flexibility Exercise: Everything You Need to Know
By Rachael Rettner published
Flexibility exercises stretch your muscles and may improve your range of motion at your joints.
Yoga May Improve Memory Better Than Brain Training
By Rachael Rettner published
Yoga isn't just good for the body; it might help your memory too, a small new study suggests.
Omm…MG! Rare Yoga Injury Breaks Man's Leg
By Cari Nierenberg published
If you think you can't break a bone doing yoga, think again.
Buddha Belly: Meditation May Ease Gut Ailments
By Esha Dey published
Meditating and doing yoga may alleviate the symptoms of two hard-to-treat gut disorders, new research finds.
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