Yoga and Diet on Cognitive, Nutritional Status, Mental and Functional Abilities in Older Adults - Trial NCT06304688

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Primary Outcome

TMT (Trail Making Test),SFT (Senior Fitness Test),Handgrip Strength,Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS),Digit symbol substitution test (DSST),D2 test,Isaac test,Anxiety and Depression,Sleep quality,Balance,Nutritional status

Summary

Yoga has emerged as a powerful therapeutic practice for enhancing physical and mental health
 across all age groups, including older adults and younger individuals. For seniors, yoga aids
 in maintaining flexibility, muscle strength, balance, and posture, thereby reducing the risk
 of falls and injuries. It also alleviates chronic pain, enhances sleep quality, and mitigates
 stress and anxiety, contributing to improved overall mental and emotional well-being in this
 demographic. As individuals age, they undergo physical and mental changes that impact their
 quality of life. Yoga offers tailored benefits for older adults by preserving joint mobility
 and flexibility, lowering the risk of falls, and easing chronic pain associated with
 conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis. Moreover, it fosters stress reduction, anxiety
 relief, and depression mitigation, fostering emotional equilibrium. The practice of yoga from
 a young age yields numerous advantages for both physical and mental health, including
 enhanced concentration, attention, and memory-beneficial qualities for university students.
 Moreover, yoga aids in stress and anxiety reduction, fosters positive body image, and
 bolsters self-esteem, contributing to vitality and active aging. Yoga is efficacious in
 enhancing quality of life and facilitating healthy aging by offering adaptable, gentle
 exercise that caters to individual needs and limitations. Its mindfulness and body awareness
 aspects foster a stronger mind-body connection, fostering overall well-being and balance.
 With its adaptability and accessibility, yoga transcends socioeconomic barriers and physical
 conditions, making it a viable option for people of all backgrounds. In a society marked by
 rising stress and lifestyle-related ailments, yoga emerges as an invaluable therapeutic
 avenue for promoting health and well-being. Its holistic approach and adaptability to
 individual needs make it an appealing option for individuals seeking sustainable improvements
 in physical and mental health. Thus, the integration and promotion of yoga as a therapeutic
 modality in health and wellness domains are warranted. Also, Nutrition plays a fundamental
 role in the health and well-being of individuals at all stages of life, but it is especially
 crucial in old age due to the physiological and metabolic changes that occur during the aging
 process. Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is essential for providing the necessary
 nutrients for proper body function, strengthening the immune system, and maintaining the
 health of bone and cardiovascular structures. Specifically, the Mediterranean diet is a
 traditional dietary pattern based on foods commonly consumed in Mediterranean regions such as
 Greece, Italy, and Spain. It is characterized by high consumption of fruits, vegetables,
 legumes, nuts, whole grains, fish, and olive oil, along with moderate intake of dairy and red
 wine, and limited con-sumption of red meat and processed products. This eating style has been
 the subject of numerous scientific studies highlighting its multiple health benefits. Apart
 from the physical health benefits for older adults, the Mediterranean diet has consistently
 been associated with positive effects such as reduced risk of cardiovascular pathologies,
 de-creased chronic diseases and pro-inflammatory factors, as well as contributing to the
 prevention of obesity and cognitive decline.

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