Yoga for overweight and obese women
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a yoga program can help overweight and obese women improve their health and well-being. You would attend yoga sessions, and the researchers will see if it helps with weight-related health issues.
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Who can take part
- Be a woman between the ages of 18 and 65
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher
- Have a waist measurement greater than 88 cm (about 34.5 inches) and a waist-to-hip ratio above 0.8
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Not be following a diet program, not regularly exercising, and not have practiced yoga in the last 6 months
- Not have significant health problems like heart disease, diabetes, or stage 2 high blood pressure
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