Introduction: Due to the increase in the elderly population and its subsequent metabolic
diseases, the need for appropriate prevention methods, such as physical activities along …

Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 40 elderly volunteer women with
a body mass index of 25-30kg/m2 living in Bushehr who were randomly divided into four …

The present study aims to determine the effects of Yoga on body weight and blood chemistry
[total cholesterol level, low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and …

Obesity is a multi-factorial disorder; therefore, its treatment varies considerably. Yoga has
shown its effectiveness in many health related disorders, but its efficacy in reducing obesity …

Metabolic syndrome is now considered as a serious public health problem, rising at an
alarming rate in developed and developing countries of the world. It is estimated that 20 …

Background: Obesity is a risk factor for several diseases. The prevalence rate of obesity is
being increasing. Yoga has been known to have stimulatory or inhibitory effects on the …

Background: Excess bodyweight is the sixth most important risk factor contributing to the
overall burden of disease worldwide. Overweight and obesity have been called a global …

Yoga has been shown to have therapeutic benefits for individuals with a wide range of
health conditions. The present study was conducted to assess the effect of Yogic practices …

ABSTRACT Background and Aims: Researchers have recently considered the impact of
herbal supplements combined with exercise on weight control. This study aimed to …

Background: Yoga is generally safe, simple to learn, and can be practiced by even ill, elderly
or disabled individuals. Yoga has been shown to have therapeutic benefits for individuals …