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Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

Yoga

May 23, 2024
Researcher Professor Rima Dada shares groundbreaking discoveries on yoga's benefits, showing how it can slow down aging at a cellular level, boost brain health, and reduce depression. The podcast explores the link between yoga and mitochondria, its healing power for arthritis patients, and the transformative effects of trying out the warrior pose.
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  • Regular yoga practice can increase grey matter density in the brain, aiding learning and memory.
  • Yoga helps reduce inflammation, pain, and stress, promoting overall well-being and mental health.

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Benefits of Yoga for Brain Health

Regular yoga practice, specifically hatha yoga, has been shown to increase grey matter density in the hippocampus, a brain region associated with learning and memory. Additionally, yoga helps reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol and regulates the body's stress response, contributing to decreased anxiety and depression. Studies have indicated that yoga may also enhance mitochondrial function, the energy powerhouses of cells, leading to improved overall functioning and potentially slowing down cellular aging.

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