Washington: Practising yoga may protect against cognitive decline in old age by increasing the thickness in brain areas associated with attention and memory, a study claims. More From Livemint »The results suggest that yoga could be a way to protect against cognitive decline in old age. One such change in the brain involves the cerebral cortex becoming thinner, which scientists have shown is correlated with cognitive decline. Previous studies have suggested that yoga can have greater health benefits than similar aerobic exercises, and yoga practitioners have shown improved awareness, attention and memory. The results suggest that practicing yoga in the long-term can change the structure of your brain and could protect against cognitive decline in old age.

Source: Mint July 14, 2017 13:07 UTC