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What is Yoga’s Impact on Breast Cancer Patients?

A breast cancer diagnosis can be accompanied by numerous physical and psychosocial challenges. This pilot study aimed to investigate the feasibility and impact of yoga practice (YP) on quality of life (QoL), mood, fatigue, and perceived stress immediately after breast cancer diagnosis. Thirty women with biopsy-proven breast cancer without metastatic disease were randomly assigned to a yoga group (YG) or control group (CG) immediately after … Continue reading What is Yoga’s Impact on Breast Cancer Patients?

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How effective is progressive muscle relaxation in easing anxiety for those with acute schizophrenia?

In a recent study conducted by Wen-Chun Chen and colleagues, the efficacy of progressive muscle relaxation training in reducing anxiety among patients with acute schizophrenia was investigated. Prior research has suggested that progressive muscle relaxation training holds promise in mitigating the psychological impacts of anxiety. Moreover, it has shown effectiveness in addressing distress symptoms associated with schizophrenia. The study, designed as an experimental randomized controlled … Continue reading How effective is progressive muscle relaxation in easing anxiety for those with acute schizophrenia?

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