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Source: New York Times
Summary:
Researchers found yoga practitioners were able to minimize weight gain after age 45
In the study period of about 10 years, yoga practitioners who were overweight lost an average of 5 lb while overweight non-practitioners gained 13 lb on average
Yoga practitioners were more active overall, and ate less fat and more fruit and vegetables
Conclusion: Yoga itself does not burn enough calories for weight loss, but it does improve exercise capacity and a sense of well-being and may act indirectly to control weight
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