Physical activity is one of the modifiable factors of cognitive decline and dementia with the
strongest evidence. Although many influential reviews have illustrated the neurobiological …

Background Physical exercise is seen as a promising intervention to prevent or delay
cognitive decline in individuals aged 50 years and older, yet the evidence from reviews is …

Review of the evidence on, and fundamental questions about, efforts to improve executive
functions, including working memory Page 166 8 Review of the Evidence on, and Fundamental …

Contemplative practices, such as meditation and yoga, are increasingly popular among the
general public and as topics of research. Beneficial effects associated with these practices …

Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are increasingly utilized to improve mental health.
Interest in the putative effects of MBPs on cognitive function is also growing. This is the first …

Yoga is the most popular complementary health approach practiced by adults in the United
States. It is an ancient mind and body practice with origins in Indian philosophy. Yoga …

This paper is a review of empirical studies, review and meta-analysis publications on yoga
from the last few years. The review includes demographics/prevalence of yoga as a practice …

Background Prolonged activation of the hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal system is thought
to have deleterious effects on brain function. Neuroendocrine studies suggest that brain …

Background Chronic symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) vary greatly and are
difficult to treat; we investigate the impact of meditation, yoga, and mindfulness‐based …

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Mind‐body exercise has positive effects on cognitive
performance, according to clinical observation and experts' recommendations. However, its …