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Topic- Mental health
![Depression reported by people in middle ages-2314 Depression reported by people in middle ages-2314](/images/listing_research.jpg)
![Chronic pain eased with Tai chi practice-2286 Chronic pain eased with Tai chi practice-2286](/images/listing_research.jpg)
![Yoga is beneficial for mood and for cancer recovery-2284 Yoga is beneficial for mood and for cancer recovery-2284](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Yoga is beneficial for mood and for cancer recovery
Yoga is practiced through many approaches, but all of them include a series of postures, breathing and mental focus to form a mind-body practice.
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![Depression increases risk of dementia-2232 Depression increases risk of dementia-2232](/images/listing_research.jpg)
![Social activity and physical activity counteract depression-2203 Social activity and physical activity counteract depression-2203](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Social activity and physical activity counteract depression
Depression is common, according to the World Health Organization, felt by about 121 million people worldwide. Depression is characterized by feelings of sadness or low self-worth, loss of interest or pleasure, low energy and poor concentration. Beside the personal toll, depression is the fourth leading cause of the global burden of disease (2000).
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![Feelings of well-being in retirement communities-2174 Feelings of well-being in retirement communities-2174](/images/listing_research.jpg)