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What is the primary focus of research on yoga's impact on mental health?

Exploring yoga's effects on physical flexibility

Investigating yoga's role in reducing anxiety, depression, and stress

Studying the spiritual aspects of yoga practice

Examining the nutritional benefits of yoga practices

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A systematic review of yoga for chronic pain management suggests that yoga can be effective for:

Reducing acute pain in emergency conditions

Managing chronic pain conditions like low back pain and osteoarthritis

Eliminating the need for pharmaceutical pain relief

Replacing surgery for joint replacement

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According to research, what is the potential mechanism through which yoga may influence the autonomic nervous system?

By increasing sympathetic nervous system activity

By decreasing parasympathetic nervous system activity

By enhancing the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems

By solely activating the central nervous system

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Which of the following is the most common symptom of depression?

Increased Energy

Euphoria

Persistent Sadness

Excessive Happiness

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Which of the following research findings has been consistently supported by studies on the physiological benefits of yoga?

Yoga significantly increases muscle mass

Yoga improves cardiovascular health by reducing blood pressure and heart rate

Yoga is ineffective in promoting flexibility

Yoga has no effect on respiratory function

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