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Yoga Improves Balance After Stroke Study Shows Yoga Also Reduces Fear of Falling July 26, 2012 -- Starting yoga even long after a stroke may improve the balance of stroke survivors, a study shows. "It's an exciting thing," says study researcher Arlene Schmid, PhD. "People can improve their balance years after a stroke.

If you've ruled out yoga for physical reasons, it might be time to reconsider. In Hollywood and glossy magazines, yoga is usually associated with a Jennifer Aniston-type twisting her lithe body into a gravity-defying pretzel. So even though yoga is popular, it can be daunting to people who aren't already bendy and buff.

I am constantly seeking better ways to incorporate stress reduction into my daily routine. Most afternoons I do 15 minutes of yoga or meditation or just sit on my porch and stare at the butterflies. Sometimes I get remarkable results, especially with a short yoga DVD, sometimes just a pleasant break.

Relationship Worries Can Make You Sick WebMD News from HealthDay By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Feeling insecure and frequently anxious about your romantic relationship can actually harm your health, new research contends. The feelings may boost levels of a stress hormone and lower your immune system, according to Ohio State researchers.