The engaged action hypothesis: Explaining the merits of external focus cues
The attentional focus effect—the theory that focusing on the body during skilled tasks leads to suboptimal results relative to focusing externally—is well established, but it is not known why it holds. The most widely cited explanation is the constrained action hypothesis: Focusing on the body interferes with beneficial automatic motor programs.
Barbara Montero, John Toner
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'It is a lifeline': International cross-sectional survey of benefits, barriers and acceptability of online yoga during the COVID-19 pandemic. [PDF]
Cartwright T, Metcalf L, Wadhen V.
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Endometriosis‐Associated Periodontal Disease: A Large Cohort Perspective Study
ABSTRACT Objective Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen‐dependent gynecological disease affecting millions of women worldwide. Besides its well‐established impact on reproductive health, emerging evidence suggests a potential association between endometriosis and periodontal disease.
Maria Teresa Agneta +10 more
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The effects of yoga exercise on stress relief capacity and emotional changes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Mu X +5 more
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ABSTRACT The representative bureaucracy literature asserts that minority personnel in public organizations can promote their social group either through their own behavior or by influencing other staff members or focal citizens. However, these phenomena have not been examined in wartime settings in ethnically homogeneous and heterogeneous organizations.
Maayan Davidovitz, Chen Schechter
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Safety, feasibility and impact of a 12-week yoga program in adults Fontan patients: a pilot study. [PDF]
Shah AH +6 more
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Talking therapies for anxiety and depression in people affected by dementia: A scoping meta‐review
Abstract Background Symptoms of anxiety and depression are common in people affected by dementia (people with dementia and family carers). There are many reviews of psychological interventions to reduce stress and distress in people with dementia and family carers, but little cross‐fertilisation with the evidence base underpinning NHS Talking Therapies
Georgina Charlesworth +2 more
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Gendered perspectives of yoga in the Key Stage 1 classroom: Qualitative content analysis indicates contrasting views of teachers and pupils. [PDF]
Wilkin K, Thornton C, Allen-Baker G.
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ABSTRACT Background Despite their increased risk for functional impairment resulting from cancer and its treatments, few adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with a hematological malignancy receive the recommended or therapeutic dose of exercise per week during inpatient hospitalizations.
Jennifer A. Kelleher +8 more
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