Yoga beats aerobic exercise for boosting mental sharpness in aging adults

A new clinical trial found that yoga improved verbal fluency—the ability to think and speak quickly—in sedentary older adults more effectively than aerobic exercise. The finding matters for healthcare systems and employers seeking cost-effective interventions to maintain cognitive function and independence as populations age.

Originaltitel: Effects of Yoga and Aerobic Exercise on Verbal Fluency in Physically Inactive Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial (FitForAge)