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Med Students Benefit from Yoga, Meditation

Can mind-body practices help medical students?

The answer appears to be yes, according to a Boston University School of Medicine study, published in Medical Education Online.

Fitness Boosts Brain Power

Exercise not only strengthens your heart and muscles – it also boosts your brain power.

Dozens of studies now show that aerobic exercise can increase the size of critical brain structures and improve cognition in children and older adults.

Health Benefits of Various Yoga Styles

by Dr. Nancy Ann Cotter

As I explained in What Is Yoga Good For ?, Yoga differs from conventional exercise programs in that it emphasizes body awareness, an attitude of kindness toward the body, and gentle movement past current limitations.

Here is a introduction to some of the more popular styles of yoga.

Stress Reduction for Headaches

by Dr David Rakel

Everyone has stress in her/his life.

Stress is both good and bad. You need enough stress to keep you active, interested, and excited about your life. Too much stress, without relief, can be harmful to body, mind, and spirit.

Mind Over Cancer

by Dr. Keith I. Block

The initial shock of the cancer diagnosis is nothing less than earth-shattering.

As many patients have told me over the years, the diagnosis can impact your whole being with terrifying force, leaving you grief-stricken and traumatized.

Headaches Keep Coming Back?

by Dr David Rakel

Can anything be done for headaches that keep coming back?

Recurring headaches can be upsetting for the person who repeatedly experiences pain and frustrating for the health care professional who is trying to help.