In exercise and cognition research, few studies have investigated whether and how the qualitative aspects of physical exercise may impact cognitive performance in the short or long term.
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In exercise and cognition research, few studies have investigated whether and how the qualitative aspects of physical exercise may impact cognitive performance in the short or long term.
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- Yoga as a Tool for Reducing Anxiety and Enhancing Mindful Attention in Chess Olympiad Players: A Mixed-Method Study. (2026)
Future research should explore the long-term effects and validate these findings using larger sample sizes and biochemical measures to elucidate the efficacy of yoga practice in optimizing mental and physical states, which is crucial for competitive sports.
Keywords: future explore long term effects validate using larger sample sizes biochemical measures elucidate efficacy yoga - Feasibility of a Yoga Intervention for Enhancing the Mental Well-Being and Physical Functioning of Older Adults Living in the Community (2010) · doi
Results showed that although there is inconclusive evidence to demonstrate that the yoga intervention was superior to the socialization group in improving mental and physical health, yoga could provide some benefit for older adults.
Keywords: yoga there inconclusive evidence demonstrate intervention superior socialization group improving mental physical health provide benefit - Shifting the Focus From Quantitative to Qualitative Exercise Characteristics in Exercise and Cognition Research (2012) · doi
In exercise and cognition research, few studies have investigated whether and how the qualitative aspects of physical exercise may impact cognitive performance in the short or long term.
Keywords: exercise cognition investigated whether qualitative aspects physical impact cognitive performance short long term
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