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Yoga Effects on Brain Health: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature

Neha P. Gothe et. al., March 22, 2026
A systematic review of 11 neuroimaging studies by Neha P. Gothe from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and collaborators finds that regular yoga practice is associated with larger hippocampal and prefrontal regions, stronger default mode network connectivity, and more efficient emotion and attention networks. These changes suggest that yoga may help preserve brain health and cognitive function as we age.
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