Table 1.
Demographic and clinic measures for yoga and memory enhancement training (MET) groups.
| Yoga group (n = 14) | MET group (n = 11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67.1 (9.5) | 67.8 (9.7) |
| Sex (Female) | 6 (42.9%) | 6 (54.5%) |
| Race (Caucasian) | 12 (85.7%) | 8 (72.7%) |
| Handedness (Right) | 12 (85.7%) | 8 (72.7%) |
| Education | 16.8 (1.7) | 16.2 (1.6) |
| BMI | 26.7 (4.3) | 24.5 (3.6) |
| MMSE | 28.7 (1.3) | 29.1 (0.7) |
| GDS | 7.5 (5.1) | 5.7 (5.6) |
| CVRF | 8.3 (5.2) | 6.6 (4.8) |
Figures indicate mean with standard deviation (SD), or number with of subjects with percentage (%) in parentheses. Abbreviations: Education, years of education; BMI, Body Mass Index; MMSE, Mini-Mental Status Exam; GDS, Geriatric Depression Scale; CVRF, Cardiovascular Risk Factor.