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Yoga improves stroke recovery

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Up to 83% of stroke victims will struggle with balance and 73 % will actually fall down, but a new study suggests that introducing yoga as part of rehab significantly improves balance and lessens a patient's fear of falling.

As a result, the study showed yoga intervention significantly improved quality of life--and could prove a cost-effective benefit for stroke survivors.

What's more, after the study people said because of better balance, they were more confident and likely to attempt new activities and more challenging environments.

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