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Yoga is an ancient system of practices used to balance the mind and body through exercise, meditation (focusing thoughts), and control of breathing and emotions. Yoga is being studied as a way to relieve stress and treat sleep problems in cancer patients.

Geometric pattern preference may be an early identifier of autism

Using eye-tracking methods, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have shown that toddlers with autism spend significantly more time visually examining dynamic geometric patterns than they do looking at social images - a viewing pattern not found in either typical or developmentally delayed toddlers.

7 Sep 2010

Study finds acupuncture can control side effects of cancer treatment

Recent studies have shown that acupuncture can help control a number of symptoms and side effects such as pain, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting associated with a variety of cancers and their treatments.

3 Sep 2010

NAMI provides new dimension to Hearts & Minds initiative

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is providing a new dimension to its Hearts & Minds initiative, an educational program that promotes "mind and body" health practices for individuals who live with mental illness.

2 Sep 2010

SOKO 2010 fourth quarter revenue increases to $8.0 million

SOKO Fitness & Spa Group, Inc., an operator of fitness centers and beauty salons and spas in Northeast China as well as suburban Beijing, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2010.

30 Aug 2010

Abilities Expo to be held August 27-29, 2010 in Houston, Texas

Thousands of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, veterans with disabilities and healthcare professionals are expected to attend Abilities Expo on Friday, August 27, through Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Reliant Center. Admission is free and show hours will be Friday 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm.

24 Aug 2010

MHCC and PHS Community Services Society open Bosman Hotel Community in Vancouver

In a major step forward in addressing the needs of homeless people in Vancouver who are living with mental illness, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and the PHS Community Services Society today officially opened the Bosman Hotel Community, providing stable housing and support to 100 residents.

24 Aug 2010

Perry Ellis International launches corporate "Healthy Heart" initiative

Perry Ellis International today unveiled the first in a full roster of community involvement efforts scheduled for this fall.

21 Aug 2010

L.A. Fitness to open eighth sports club in Indiana

L.A. Fitness is pleased to announce the opening of its newest sports club, a 45,000 square foot facility in Lawrence, Indiana. The club is at the intersection of Pendleton Pike and Mitthoefer Rd.

21 Aug 2010

MINDBODY receives fund from two venture capital firms

MINDBODY, Inc., the industry leader in cloud-based, business management software for health and wellness organizations worldwide, has received a major investment from two of the country's most respected venture capital firms, Bessemer Venture Partners and Catalyst Investors.

21 Aug 2010

Study demonstrates association between yoga postures, increased GABA levels and decreased anxiety

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that yoga may be superior to other forms of exercise in its positive effect on mood and anxiety. The findings, which currently appear on-line at Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, is the first to demonstrate an association between yoga postures, increased GABA levels and decreased anxiety.

20 Aug 2010

Iyengar yoga program improves quality of life for breast cancer patients

University of Alberta research fellow Amy Speed-Andrews has examined how a specialized Iyengar yoga program for women currently in treatment for breast cancer, and who have completed treatment, makes a difference in their recovery.

18 Aug 2010

BRAVADA International expands range of products to improve fitness, lifestyle related ideas

BRAVADA International Ltd. announced today that it has added Footzyrolls and Footzy Flops to its product mix at www.BravadaWomen.com as well as its BRAVADA Women's Athletica retail stores. As a women's fitness, health and lifestyle brand, BRAVADA seeks to continually expand its range of products to provide only the very best in fitness and lifestyle related ideas to its customers.

16 Aug 2010

Exercise can ease arthritis pain

People with arthritis who exercise have less pain, more energy, improved sleep, and better day-to-day function, according to the American College of Rheumatology.

16 Aug 2010

Thousands of female bloggers come down for 6th annual BlogHer conference

As thousands of female bloggers descend upon New York City for the 6th annual BlogHer conference, Gold's Gym, the world's leading authority on health and fitness, is inviting all BlogHer '10 attendees to work out -- for free! -- at Gold's Gym Manhattan while in town for the event. Whether bloggers are looking to stick to their fitness goals while away from home, workout with a friend, or try out a new gym, Gold's Gym is proud to be their gym of choice while in town for the conference.

31 Jul 2010

Life Time Fitness plans to open LifePower Yoga studio in Minnesota

Life Time Fitness, Inc. today announced plans to open its first LifePower Yoga studio in Minnesota. With a planned August 2010 opening, the new location will mark Life Time's 25th center in Minnesota, and its first dedicated solely to yoga and pilates. The company already operates two LifePower studios: LifePower at Pima Crossing, in Scottsdale, Arizona, and LifePower Phoenix.

30 Jul 2010

Explicit differences exist between meditation techniques

As doctors increasingly prescribe meditation to patients for stress-related disorders, scientists are gaining a better understanding of how different techniques from Buddhist, Chinese, and Vedic traditions produce different results.

21 Jul 2010

Namaste Charter School to use physical fitness and nutrition in childhood obesity prevention

At a time when the nation is focused on solving the problem of childhood obesity within a generation, and when school lunch revolutions are in full force - an inner city school in Chicago has found a winning formula. Namaste Charter School has a unique mission to use physical fitness and nutrition as avenues to reach higher student achievement, and this dedication to both academics and personal health has resulted in national recognition and a new, larger permanent home.

9 Jul 2010

Majority of respondents receiving CAM therapy for back pain report great benefit: Study

A recent study, "Perceived Benefit of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Back Pain" (Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, May - June 2010, Vol. 23 No.3), found the majority of respondents receiving CAM for back pain reported great benefit from the various treatments.

1 Jul 2010

SOKO Fitness & Spa Group opens Daoli Fitness and Legend Spa Central Club in Harbin, China

SOKO Fitness & Spa Group, Inc., an operator of fitness centers, beauty salons and spas in Northeast China as well as suburban Beijing, today announced the opening of its two newest facilities, Daoli Fitness and Legend Spa Central Club. Both centers, which, as previously announced, have been engaged in pre-opening activities for several months, are located in the Long Dian Building in downtown Harbin, China, a centrally located building for SOKO's target upper-middle class clients.

23 Jun 2010

Yoga and meditation in Western medicine

Meditation and deep breathing techniques, as a form of relaxation, have been in use for thousands of years. However, in the unique new book Pranayama (published by AuthorHouse), author Dr. Ravinder Jerath presents explanations and illustrations to more easily and succinctly explain exactly how meditation and deep breathing techniques beneficially affect the human body.

18 Jun 2010