TABLE 3.
Effect of Yoga on cognitive function and depression in AD patients (pre- and post-12 weeks Yoga intervention).
| Scale | Pre-yoga | Post-yoga (12 weeks) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDS | 8.36 ± 2.79 | 5.13 ± 3.07 | P < 0.01 |
| MoCA | 18.23 ± 4.90 | 21.1 ± 5.49 | P < 0.01 |
| Language | 1.00 ± 0.2 | 2.00 ± 0.6 | P < 0.01 |
| Memory | no points | No points | ---------- |
| Attention | 3.02 ± 1.7 | 4.00 ± 1.5 | P < 0.01 |
| Visuospatial | 4.00 ± 1.3 | 4.00 ± 1.50 | P < 0.01 |
| Naming | 2.06 ± 0.4 | 2.00 ± 0.74 | P < 0.01 |
| Delayed Recall | 3.05 ± 1.2 | 4.00 ± 0.50 | P < 0.01 |
| Abstraction | 1.10 ± 0.1 | 1.50 ± 0.20 | P < 0.01 |
| Orientation | 3.00 ± 1.1 | 4.00 ± 0.45 | P < 0.01 |
Values represent mean ± standard deviation. GDS, geriatric depression scale; MoCA, Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Statistical significance indicated by P < 0.01 for all outcomes pre- and post-yoga intervention.