Good News Notes: “‘Yoga and meditation are holistic disciplines that integrate both mental and physical methods for human well-being,’ said Dr. Vijayendran Chandran from the College of Medicine and McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Florida and his colleagues. “These practices are growing in popularity worldwide, and according to a recent national health survey, 14%…
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Mindfulness training helps kids sleep better, Stanford Medicine study finds
Good News Notes: “At-risk children gained more than an hour of sleep per night after participating in a mindfulness curriculum at their elementary schools, a study from the Stanford University School of Medicine found. The research was published online July 6 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The study is the first to use polysomnography techniques, which…
PowerZ raises $8.3 million for its video game focused on education
Good News Notes: “French startup PowerZ has raised another $8.3 million (€7 million at today’s exchange rate) including $1.2 million (€1 million) in debt — the rest is a traditional equity round. The company is both an edtech startup and a video game studio with an ambitious goal — it wants to build a game that is…
Chicken yoga becomes the newest animal therapy trend
Good News Notes: “Meows, barks and bleats have been common at yoga sessions in recent years, as animal therapy became a trend to soothe participants as they work out. Recently, a downtown business added clucks into the mix with the launch of chicken yoga. Yes, chickens. But not your average Rhode Island reds. These were…
Yoga, tai chi, meditation improve veterans’ mental, physical health
Good News Notes: “A combination of yoga, tai chi and meditation was linked to significant mental and physical health improvements among veterans, according to study results published in Medical Care. ‘Deployment in the Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom wars led to increased musculoskeletal pain and decreased mental and physical health functioning among many returning…
People are coping with stress and anxiety during pandemic with beach yoga
Good News Notes: “Helping people find their “zen” during these stressful times. Instructor Denise Clifford is holding yoga sessions on the sand this summer at Cherry Grove Beach. This is the seventh season she has held yoga sessions on the beach.” View the whole story here: https://wpde.com/news/local/people-are-coping-with-stress-and-anxiety-during-pandemic-with-beach-yoga
Beat Tech Neck and Serious Soreness With These Three Simple Yoga Moves
Good News Notes: “I can’t say that I’m known for my posture. More often than not, I’m the one slouching at the dinner table or getting far too cozy at the movie theater. In fact, the only timeI really focus much on my posture is when I’m running. Because of that nasty little habit of…
How Yoga Exercises Its Positive Effect on Depression
Good News Notes: “Yoga appears to improve mood through increased activity of an amino acid neurotransmitter known to influence mood, anxiety, and sleep, a small randomized trial suggests. Investigators found yoga was associated with improved mood and increased levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).” “‘The study suggests that the…
Study shows yoga may boost brain function
Good News Notes: “Looking for a way to improve your memory, gain control over your emotions, and boost your ability to multitask? A new brain scan study may be just the incentive you need to put yoga at the top of your New Years’ to-do list. The review of 11 published studies found a link…
‘Broga is yoga for brothers’: Yoga class in Oak Cliff focuses on personal care
Good News Notes: “There is a space where a group of men gathers every Thursday in Oak Cliff.” “The fellas enter the safe space to release stress and burdens of the week – shifting their focus on connecting their minds, bodies, and positive energy.” “She is teaching men about taking health seriously and making changes…