The effect of physical activity interventions on occupational stress for health personnel: A systematic review

LL Bischoff, AK Otto, C Hold, B Wollesen - International journal of nursing …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background High occupational stress and its implications on health in people who are
working in the healthcare sector are well-documented. However, less is known about …

Yoga for heart rate variability: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

P Posadzki, A Kuzdzal, MS Lee, E Ernst - Applied psychophysiology and …, 2015 - Springer
The objective of this systematic review is to summarize and critically assess the effects of
yoga on heart rate variability (HRV). Nine databases were searched from their inceptions to …

Yoga and substance use disorders: A narrative review

S Sarkar, M Varshney - Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 2017 - Elsevier
Yoga has been utilized for promotion of health and alleviating distress. It has also been used
as a therapeutic measure in the field of mental health, including substance use disorders …

[HTML][HTML] 2024 guidelines of the Taiwan society of cardiology on the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease---Part I

TH Chao, TH Lin, CI Cheng, YW Wu… - Acta Cardiologica …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is one of the leading causes of death
worldwide and in Taiwan. It is highly prevalent and has a tremendous impact on global …

Promoting resilience among maltreated youth using meditation, yoga, tai chi and qigong: A scoping review of the literature

RL Waechter, C Wekerle - Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 2015 - Springer
Examining factors that support resilience is critical to ameliorating the impact of child
maltreatment. This paper evaluated existing evidence for the effects of “Eastern Arts”(ie …

EEG brain activity in dynamic health qigong training: same effects for mental practice and physical training?

D Henz, WI Schöllhorn - Frontiers in psychology, 2017 - frontiersin.org
In recent years, there has been significant uptake of meditation and related relaxation
techniques, as a means of alleviating stress and fostering an attentive mind. Several …

Yoga for asthma? A systematic review of randomized clinical trials

P Posadzki, E Ernst - Journal of Asthma, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Objective. The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of yoga as
a treatment option for asthma. Method. Seven databases were searched from their inception …

Acute physiological and psychological effects of qigong exercise in older practitioners

CY Lin, TT Wei, CC Wang, WC Chen… - Evidence‐Based …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Qigong is a gentle exercise that promotes health and well‐being. This study evaluated the
acute physiological and psychological effects of one session of qigong exercise in older …

[PDF][PDF] Mindfulness and wellbeing

C Carruthers, CD Hood - Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 2011 - bctra.org
Mindfulness training is a potentially powerful therapeutic recreation (TR) intervention that
can enhance the well-being of clients. In addition to the direct, well-documented benefits of …

Efficacy of a Satyananda yoga intervention for reintegrating adults diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder

N Quiñones, YG Maquet… - … journal of yoga …, 2015 - meridian.allenpress.com
The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in ex-combatants from illegal armed
groups in Colombia has been estimated at 37.4%. This high prevalence indicates a need to …