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Yoga for Healthy Aging: Science or Hype?

Purnima Madhivanan et. al., May 03, 2026
A 2021 geriatric review by Purnima Madhivanan from University of Arizona and team finds that yoga can modestly improve cellular aging markers, balance, mobility, mood, and cognitive resilience in older adults, with mostly mild, preventable side effects. Tailored programs from chair yoga to gentle Hatha make it a realistic, low cost strategy for healthy aging at home and in the community.
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