Yoga intervention was found to be associated with reductions in severity of dysmenorrhea and may be effective in lowering serum homocysteine levels after an intervention period of 8 weeks. These observations suggest that yoga may have therapeutic effects in women by restoring endothelial function.

Aim To investigate the relationships between insomnia and metabolic syndrome among Taiwanese older adults. Findings Participants with metabolic syndrome had higher rates of insomnia. The significant associations between insomnia and metabolic syndrome disappeared after adjusting for all covariates. However, insomnia was independently associated with metabolic syndrome in older females after adjusting for all covariates. Message Older adult participants with metabolic syndrome have higher prevalence of insomnia. Insomnia has higher independent odds for metabolic syndrome in older females, but not in older males.