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Yoga for Healthy Aging: Science or Hype?

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Yoga, one of the world’s oldest health systems is receiving new attention for claims that it can contribute to healthy aging.  Until recently, scientific evidence for its efficacy has relied heavily on small and poorly-designed research, but this is changing.  Multiple, well-designed studies provide data showing that yoga practice has positive effects on cellular aging, mobility, balance, mental health, and prevention of cognitive decline—all areas of concern for older adults.  Since the cost of implementing yoga-based community and home-based interventions is low—policymakers are also eyeing yoga practice as a cost-effective way to reduce medical costs and improve outcomes among a growing aging population. Recent research supports the hypothesis that yoga counteracts aging processes. Tolahunase and colleagues demonstrated that intervention incorporating classical yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation was associated with positive changes in the levels of biom...
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Benefits of Yoga

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  You already know that yoga can increase strength, improve flexibility, and ease aches and pains. But what about the benefits that extend beyond your mat? If you’re a passionate yoga practitioner, you’ve probably noticed the benefits of yoga. Maybe you’re sleeping better or getting fewer colds or just feeling more relaxed and at ease. But if you’ve ever tried telling a newbie about the benefits of yoga, you might find that explanations like “It increases the flow of prana” or “It brings energy up your spine” fall on deaf or skeptical ears. As it happens, Western science is starting to provide some concrete clues as to how yoga works to improve health, heal aches and pains, and keep sickness at bay. Once you understand them, you’ll have even more motivation to step onto your mat, and you probably won’t feel so tongue-tied the next time someone asks you why you spend time on your mat. 1. Improves your flexibility Improved flexibility is one of the first and most obvious benefit...
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Finally, Sleep for your Baby- A Sleeping Guide for Babies!

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  Infant Sleep What are an infant's sleep needs? Sleep needs for babies vary depending on their age. Newborns do sleep much of the time. But their sleep is in very short segments. As a baby grows, the total amount of sleep slowly decreases. But the length of nighttime sleep increases.        Top sleep training for toddlers and young children. Click here   to view the Sleeping Guide   Finally, Sleep for your Baby     Click here  to view #1 Potty Training Guide for Babies   Click here Generally, newborns sleep about 8 to 9 hours in the daytime and about 8 hours at night. But they may not sleep more than 1 to 2 hours at a time. Most babies don't start sleeping through the night (6 to 8 hours) without waking until they are about 3 months old, or until they weigh 12 to 13 pounds. About two-thirds of babies are able to sleep through the night on a regular basis by age 6 months.  Top sleep training for toddlers and young children...
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Is Covid playing with immunity to invite Mucormycosis or the use of glucocorticoids during crisis?

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  The life threatening Black fungus: Covid-19 Associated Mucormycosis (CAM) The pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to be a significant problem globally. Mucormycosis is not so common but serious fungal infection that complicates the course of severe COVID-19. The elderly and people with preexisting diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer) are the most susceptible and may be at a higher risk for developing mucormycosis . Is there any relation between Covid-19 and mucormycosis While various treatment options have been evaluated, none except systemic glucocorticoids have been shown to enhance survival in COVID-19. Concurrent glucocorticoid therapy probably intensify the risk of mucormycosis . Unfortunately, the widespread use of glucocorticoids can lead to secondary bacterial or fungal infections (3) . Usually refers to as opportunistic infections (OIs) . The article published in the Journal of fungi mentioned that the release of danger-associat...
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