In his book The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards, New York Times science writer and long-time yoga practitioner William Broad investigates popular health claims about yoga — that it boosts metabolism, for example — and finds that scientific studies tell a different story.
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William Broad
William Broad is a Science Writer for the The New York Times. He’s based in New York, New York.
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