Yes, yoga does help with back pain. In fact, recently, a study of 320 people, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that yoga and physical therapy provide the same level of improvement for people with back pain. The study involved participants who had chronic lower back pain. The study groups also reported similar quality of life and satisfaction measurements.
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If you fear or dread social situations, it could be more than just shyness. What is social anxiety, what are its symptoms, and how is it treated?
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The holidays are right around the corner and many of us are thinking about how to not gain those extra pounds. However, it's not just our weight we should be worried about — we should also focus on keeping our gut healthy this holiday season. Our gut does much more than digest food — it also has an important immune function. Keep your digestive tract strong and healthy for the holidays and new year by following these 5 easy tips:
Anger is a normal human emotion, but if it’s frequent or intense it can harm your physical and mental health and damage your relationships. Learn ways to stay calm and keep anger from escalating.
Depression is more than "feeling down" or " feeling blue." When you’re depressed, you may find it hard to simply "let go" or "snap out of it." Depression is very common.
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