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Yoga's ability to improve mood and lessen anxiety is linked to increased levels of a critical brain chemical

DateMonday, November 29, 2010 at 8:00AM

November 11, 2010

Yoga has a greater positive effect on a person's mood and anxiety level than walking and other forms of exercise, which may be due to higher levels of the brain chemical GABA according to an article in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

 

http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-11-yoga-ability-mood-lessen-anxiety.html

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