Yoga's Impact on Immune Responses During Exam Stress
Author Information
Author(s): Gopal Aravind Mondal, Sunita Gandhi, Asha Arora, Sarika Bhattacharjee, Jayashree
Primary Institution: Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India
Hypothesis
Does integrated yoga practice affect immune responses in students experiencing examination stress?
Conclusion
Yoga helps mitigate the negative effects of examination stress on the immune system and psychological well-being.
Supporting Evidence
- Yoga group showed less increase in cortisol levels compared to the control group during examination stress.
- Control group experienced significant increases in heart rate and blood pressure during exams, while yoga group did not.
- Yoga practice led to a significant decrease in perceived stress levels in students.
Takeaway
Doing yoga can help students feel less stressed and keep their bodies healthier during exams.
Methodology
The study involved 60 first-year MBBS students divided into yoga and control groups, with the yoga group practicing for 35 minutes daily for 12 weeks.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias as participants were all female medical students.
Limitations
The study is preliminary and focused on a limited cytokine profile.
Participant Demographics
First-year MBBS female students aged 17 to 20 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P<0.001 for control group cortisol increase, P<0.01 for yoga group cortisol increase.
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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