Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Which brain benefit is linked to yoga? Reduced stress Improved memory Better focus All of the above Yoga may help improve memory by reducing stress and boosting focus. Research shows it can also promote growth in the volume of the hippocampus, an area of the brain tied to learning, memory and recall. To start with some yoga poses, click here.
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