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Effects of prenatal yoga on women's stress and immune function across pregnancy: A randomized controlled trial.
Published Apr 1, 2017 · Pao-Ju Chen, Luke Yang, Cheng-Chen Chou
Complementary therapies in medicine
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72
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Prenatal yoga significantly reduced pregnant women's stress and enhanced their immune function compared to routine prenatal care.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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