A 12-week community-based physical activity and mindfulness intervention: health outcomes and markers of autonomic nervous system function (Sweet Hearts biokinetics pilot study)

A 12-week community-based physical activity and mindfulness intervention: health outcomes and markers of autonomic nervous system function (Sweet Hearts biokinetics pilot study)

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has reached epidemic proportions in South Africa, coinciding with high levels of sedentary behaviour, urbanisation and stress. The nexus between stress, physical inactivity and non-communicable diseases may be regulated, in part, by changes in the a...

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Main Authors: Evans, Robert William, Hume, David John, Noorbhai, Mohammed Habib, Van der Schyff, Nasief, Rauch, H.G. Laurie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Heart Association 2019-12-01
Series:SA Heart Journal
Subjects:
non-communicable diseases
stress
sedentary lifestyle
autonomic nervous system
heart rate variability
Online Access:https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/SAHJ/article/view/3841

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