Yoga, Tai Chi May Reduce Stroke Risk, Benefit Survivors

A new Australian study finds that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) such as yoga and tai chi may have the potential to mitigate stroke risk as well as benefit stroke survivors.

The research team from Monash University, the University of South Australia (UniSA) and the University of Melbourne found that practicing yoga and tai chi can reduce blood pressure, fatty acids and blood sugar levels, all risk factors for stroke.

Their findings are published in the journal Future Neurology.

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