Yoga and self-reported cognitive problems in breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Cancer survivors often report cognitive problems. Furthermore, decreases in physical activity typically occur over the course of cancer treatment. Although physical activity benefits cognitive function in noncancer populations, evidence linking physical activity to cognitive function in cancer survivors is limited. In our recent randomized controlled trial, breast cancer survivors who received a yoga intervention had lower fatigue and inflammation following the trial compared with a wait list control group. This secondary analysis of the parent trial addressed yoga's impact on cognitive complaints.

Methods

Posttreatment stage 0-IIIA breast cancer survivors (n = 200) were randomized to a 12-week, twice-weekly Hatha yoga intervention or a wait list control group. Pa

SUBMITTER: Derry HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4405403 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature