Effects of Practicing Yoga and Meditation on Cortisol Hormone Rhythm and Immunoglobulin A among Medical Students at the University of Pécs: A Mixed Method Study

A structured yoga intervention for medical students, who face elevated stress, was examined for its effects on stress biomarkers, immune parameters, metabolic health, and psychosocial outcomes. The work assesses how yoga may influence cortisol levels, immune function, and psychological well-being in this high-risk group.

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Abstract

Medical students consistently face elevated stress, impacting physiological (e.g., cortisol, immune function) and psychological well-being. Medical students consistently face elevated stress, impacting physiological (e.g., cortisol, immune function) and psychological well-being. This dissertation explores the comprehensive effects of a structured yoga intervention on stress biomarkers, immune parameters, metabolic health, and psychosocial outcomes in this high-risk population.