In the authors' words
“There was no effect of yoga on health-related quality of life in randomized trials.”
What was measured
- Quality of life No difference found
- Bone density Direction not stated
About the study
- Type
- Systematic review
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, low bone density
- Exercise
- Yoga
- Cited
- 2 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 34914565
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