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Researchers reviewed 11 papers & found yoga may improve brain health.
Yoga practice increased grey matter volume in regions affecting memory, cognition and greater connectivity.
“(More grey matter) suggests there may be more connections between neurons, which can indicate better functioning.”- Dr. Damoiseaux, co-author.
Structures that seem to be beefed up by yoga are ones that tend to shrink with ageing.
It is difficult to establish a cause-effect relationship.
Next is is to compare the impact of the different regimens on brain anatomy and cognitive performance.
Research by University of Illinois published in Scientific American.
