Transl Psychiatry February 2024 PMID 38355715

Cognitive and immunological effects of yoga compared to memory training in older women at risk for alzheimer's disease.

Adrienne Grzenda, Prabha Siddarth, Michaela M Milillo, Yesenia Aguilar-Faustino, Dharma S Khalsa, Helen Lavretsky

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The discussions convey strong interest through enthusiastic words like 'awesome' and references to complex scientific methods, such as RNAseq, suggesting the study's biological significance. The tone combines admiration for the research's depth and curiosity about its broader health applications, supporting the moderate to high scores across engagement and interest.

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Most discussions seem to support the positive implications of the research, especially highlighting the promising effects of yoga on cognitive and immune functions.

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The discussions reflect high curiosity, with posts describing the study as 'awesome' and drawing attention to novel biological insights.

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Participants reference specific methods like RNA sequencing and relate the findings to broader health implications, indicating deep engagement.

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While the discussions emphasize potential health benefits, they mainly acknowledge the study's significance in scientific and clinical contexts rather than suggesting immediate widespread change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared the effects of Kundalini yoga (KY) and memory enhancement training (MET) on cognitive function and mood in older women with cerebrovascular risk factors and subjective cognitive decline, finding KY led to significant improvements in self-reported cognition.
  • Biological data showed KY uniquely influenced gene expression linked to aging and immune pathways, such as interferon gamma, and prevented increases in aging markers like eotaxin-1 that were observed in the MET group.
  • Overall, the results suggest that Kundalini yoga offers both psychological and biological benefits for cognitive health in at-risk older women, potentially through its anti-inflammatory effects.]

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Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Cognitive and immunological effects of yoga compared to memory training in older women at risk for alzheimer’s disease https://t.co/b6ZaEe9k25 https://t.co/h8XkCvTYiJ

Feb 22, 2024 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 41,723 followers View post →
Jonathan Jacobs
@bioinformer · X

this mix of RNAseq + Yoga feels like reading a hard sci-fi novel that’s actually a fantasy novel in disguise. This is awesome!

Aug 16, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 10,121 followers View post →
サイエンスあれこれ
@sarekore · X

経経路の回復、脳物質の減少の防止、老化と炎症に関連するバイオマーカーの回復など、いくつかの効果をもたらしました。対照として毎週行われた記憶力向上トレーニングでは同様の効果は得られませんでした。クンダリーニヨガは、物理的なポーズよりも瞑想と呼吸法を重視しますhttps://t.co/APysf6gtFZ

Feb 29, 2024 · 1 share · 922 followers View post →
NateLF
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RT @agingdoc1: Cognitive and immunological effects of yoga compared to memory training in older women at risk for alzheimer’s disease http…

Feb 22, 2024 · 3 shares · 686 followers View post →
モンローさん
@qhAbGYFKsSGBsSz · X

RT @sarekore: 経経路の回復、脳物質の減少の防止、老化と炎症に関連するバイオマーカーの回復など、いくつかの効果をもたらしました。対照として毎週行われた記憶力向上トレーニングでは同様の効果は得られませんでした。クンダリーニヨガは、物理的なポーズよりも瞑想と呼吸法を重視…

Feb 29, 2024 · 1 share · 188 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @agingdoc1: Cognitive and immunological effects of yoga compared to memory training in older women at risk for alzheimer’s disease http…

Feb 23, 2024 · 3 shares · 133 followers View post →

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Jordan Russell, Ph.D
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RT @bioinformer: this mix of RNAseq + Yoga feels like reading a hard sci-fi novel that’s actually a fantasy novel in disguise. This is awes…

Aug 16, 2024 · 2 shares · 122 followers View post →
Jonathan Jacobs
@bioinformer · X

this mix of RNAseq + Yoga feels like reading a hard sci-fi novel that’s actually a fantasy novel in disguise. This is awesome!

Aug 16, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 10,121 followers View post →
モンローさん
@qhAbGYFKsSGBsSz · X

RT @sarekore: 経経路の回復、脳物質の減少の防止、老化と炎症に関連するバイオマーカーの回復など、いくつかの効果をもたらしました。対照として毎週行われた記憶力向上トレーニングでは同様の効果は得られませんでした。クンダリーニヨガは、物理的なポーズよりも瞑想と呼吸法を重視…

Feb 29, 2024 · 1 share · 188 followers View post →
サイエンスあれこれ
@sarekore · X

経経路の回復、脳物質の減少の防止、老化と炎症に関連するバイオマーカーの回復など、いくつかの効果をもたらしました。対照として毎週行われた記憶力向上トレーニングでは同様の効果は得られませんでした。クンダリーニヨガは、物理的なポーズよりも瞑想と呼吸法を重視しますhttps://t.co/APysf6gtFZ

Feb 29, 2024 · 1 share · 922 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @agingdoc1: Cognitive and immunological effects of yoga compared to memory training in older women at risk for alzheimer’s disease http…

Feb 23, 2024 · 3 shares · 133 followers View post →
Dr Eugene Kuzmin
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RT @agingdoc1: Cognitive and immunological effects of yoga compared to memory training in older women at risk for alzheimer’s disease http…

Feb 22, 2024 · 3 shares · 36 followers View post →
NateLF
@NateLF4 · X

RT @agingdoc1: Cognitive and immunological effects of yoga compared to memory training in older women at risk for alzheimer’s disease http…

Feb 22, 2024 · 3 shares · 686 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Cognitive and immunological effects of yoga compared to memory training in older women at risk for alzheimer’s disease https://t.co/b6ZaEe9k25 https://t.co/h8XkCvTYiJ

Feb 22, 2024 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 41,723 followers View post →