Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality and morbidity, and symptoms may not always be visible. Improved preventive strategies could reduce the burden of disease. Yoga is an accessible, affordable lifestyle modification program that has been shown to reduce cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a cluster of disorders of blood vessels and the heart. As a form of physical activity, yoga postures, and pranayama have been shown to be beneficial in various health conditions, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, including coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease, peripheral artery disease, congenital heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess cardiovascular risk factors and evaluate the effectiveness of combined approach of yoga and diet in reducing cardiovascular risk factors among high-risk subjects.
Materials And Methods: This interventional study was conducted at RUHS College of Medical Sciences and Associated Hospitals, Jaipur, on the high-risk population of either sex in the age group of 40-70 years.