Effects of Mind–Body Exercises (Tai Chi/Yoga) on Heart Rate Variability Parameters and Perceived Stress: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Effects of Mind–Body Exercises (Tai Chi/Yoga) on Heart Rate Variability Parameters and Perceived Stress: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) as an accurate, noninvasive measure of the Autonomous Nervous System (ANS) can reflect mental health (e.g., stress, depression, or anxiety). Tai Chi and Yoga (Tai Chi/Yoga), as the most widely practiced mind⁻body exercises, have shown positive outco...

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Main Authors: Liye Zou, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Gao-Xia Wei, Tao Huang, Albert S. Yeung, Octávio Barbosa Neto, Kevin W. Chen, Stanley Sai-chuen Hui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
Yoga
Tai Chi
mindfulness
psycho-social stress
HRV
autonomous nervous system
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/11/404

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