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Baseline Characteristics of the Study Population
| Yoga (n=44) | Exercise (n=47) | Wait list (n=44) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 31 | 37 | 33 |
| Men | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Race: White | 42 | 36 | 38 |
| Asian-American | 4 | 7 | 5 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Age | 71.5 ± 4.9 | 73.6 ± 5.1 | 71.2 ± 4.4 |
| Years of education | 15.4 ± 2.2 | 14.8 ± 2.8 | 15.3 ± 2.8 |
| WRAT-3 | 48.7 ± 4.3 | 49.0 ± 4.1 | 49.0 ± 3.4 |
| BMI | 25.7 ± 5.7 | 27.5 ± 4.4 | 26.4 ± 5.3 |
WRAT=Wide Range Achievement Test, 3rd edition, oral reading subtest; BMI=body mass index
