"Yoga" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A major orthodox system of Hindu philosophy based on Sankhya (metaphysical dualism) but differing from it in being theistic and characterized by the teaching of raja-yoga as a practical method of liberating the self. It includes a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being with liberation of the self and union with the universal spirit. (From Webster, 3d ed)
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D015013
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.190.525.937 E02.190.901.984 E02.779.474.937 K01.844.799.867
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| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Yoga" by people in Profiles.
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Hospital MM, Clarke RD, Morris SL, Fernandez SB, Spadola CE, Wagner EF. Participation in a yoga intervention is associated with improved mental health among Latinx adolescents. Stress Health. 2023 Aug; 39(3):516-524.
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di Fronso S, Robazza C, Bond?r RZ, Bertollo M. The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Strategies on Perceived Stress and Psychobiosocial States in Athletes and Recreationally Active People. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 06 10; 19(12).
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Hayes T, Sharma M, Hernandez Morales VLA, Brown L, Di W. Using the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change to Explain Yoga Practice. Altern Ther Health Med. 2022 Jan; 28(1):12-17.
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Clarke RD, Morris SL, Wagner EF, Spadola CE, Bursac Z, Fava NM, Hospital M. Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary impact of mindfulness-based yoga among Hispanic/Latinx adolescents. Explore (NY). 2022 May-Jun; 18(3):299-305.
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Dai CL, Sharma M, Chen CC, Yesilyurt E, Godbey S. Yoga as an Alternative Therapy for Weight Management in Child and Adolescent Obesity: A Systematic Review and Implications for Research. Altern Ther Health Med. 2021 Jan; 27(1):48-55.
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Jeffries ER, Zvolensky MJ, Buckner JD. The Acute Impact of Hatha Yoga on Craving Among Smokers Attempting to Reduce or Quit. Nicotine Tob Res. 2020 03 16; 22(3):446-451.
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Spadola CE, Varga LM, Fernandez SB, Clarke RD, Morris SL, Wagner EF, Hospital M. A qualitative investigation to inform yoga intervention recruitment practices for racial/ethnic minority adolescents in outpatient mental health treatment. Explore (NY). 2020 Jan - Feb; 16(1):21-25.
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Kizhakkeveettil A, Whedon J, Schmalzl L, Hurwitz EL. Yoga for Quality of Life in Individuals With Chronic Disease: A Systematic Review. Altern Ther Health Med. 2019 Jan; 25(1):36-43.
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Seffinger MA, Hurwitz E, Quiamas J, Kitch A, Mervyn-Cohen V, Lin E. Correlation of Personal Experience and Acquired Knowledge With Intent to Recommend Adjunctive Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment or Yoga for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018 Nov 01; 118(11):738-745.
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Cushing RE, Braun KL, Alden S. A Qualitative Study Exploring Yoga in Veterans with PTSD Symptoms. Int J Yoga Therap. 2018 Nov; 28(1):63-70.