Iqna reported that the web log called 'Ketab-e-Noor', in one of its blog posts, has scrutinized this issue.
When eyes are fixed in prayer, brain retains its ability to concentrate and high blood pressure lets up. Eye fixation can help cure short-sightedness, remove feeling of tension and obviates insomnia.
Standing while praying gives body balance, improves the function of cerebellum, and heightens human's voluntary actions, thus, enabling him to do subsequent actions more properly. Prayer fortifies the upper limbs and straightens the spines. Strengthening the abdominal muscles, curing constipation and anorexia are among the other benefits of praying.
The length of bowing while praying can strengthen muscles of face, shins, thighs, neck and eases excretion. Genuflection facilitates blood circulation in the head and this helps freshen the skin and causes jubilance. Genuflection also has an appeasing effect on human, plus fortifying the muscles surrounding the intestines.
The writer concludes: It goes without saying that the objective behind praying is approaching Allah and fulfilling a religious duty. However, knowing its side merits can be helpful.