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Why is is unsurprising that soda has been associated with a higher risk of stroke? Perhaps because it has long been associated with weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and coronary artery disease. Hmmm. Now, finally, comes a study from the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute and Harvard University, showing not only that sugar-sweetened and low-calorie sodas is associated with a higher risk of stroke, but that coffee, either caffeinated or decaffeinated, is associated with a lower risk. A [...]
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10:10 am
It’s a big jump to generalize that yoga may be superior to “other forms of exercise.” All this study shows is that it might be superior to walking one hour tree days a week, as measured by GABA levels. They should repeat the study with exercise that elevates heartbeats into the 80% max range. The results might be very different.
11:13 am
Even as one who thinks highly of the practice of yoga for overall physical and mental health, I find that I have to agree with “tuff old jock”.
The testing seems a bit manipulated to assure the results that were wanted.
A wider and more diverse variety of exercises should have been cross tested with one another.
namaste
12:55 pm
What is it with the either/or mentality in fitness publications and studies ? Yoga is exercise. Do both, and it is probably better for you than doing one OR the other.
2:38 pm
In most Western societies, individuals do not always have the time to do “both” and must opt for doing “one or the other”…
Good clinical studies that might have the time strapped pick that which might be optinal for them would undoubtedly be welcomed by all.
However, you are correct that a varied routine that took advantage of doing both would perhaps be best.
namaste
7:17 pm
Bill says,Hay William!! you did’nt answer my last question! But thats Ok I forgive you any way!! Good to see you back in their! I myself have never tryed Yoga,and I dont know anybody that does.I walk a lot,anywhere from one mile to around five a day just according to how I feel and what I wont to do.If its realy HOT I wait until around 19:30 t0 20:00 to start.BUT,(anxiety ) I have no problem with because He said in 1 peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.Thanks for your time and have a Blessed Day!!!!! Bill C.