News tagged with tai chi
Tai Chi and Qigong Show Significant Health Benefits
An across-the-board review of the health effects of Qigong and Tai Chi finds these practices offer many physical and mental health advantages with benefits for the heart, immune system and overall quality of life.
Jun 30, 2010 |
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Biophysicist explores the science behind the mind-body practice of tai chi
(PhysOrg.com) -- Shin Lin moves with a measured grace that comes from years of practicing tai chi, the centuries-old Chinese martial art that emphasizes serenity and calm over combat. When practicing tai chi, ...
Jul 20, 2010 |
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Tai chi beats back depression in the elderly, study shows
The numbers are, well, depressing: More than 2 million people age 65 and older suffer from depression, including 50 percent of those living in nursing homes. The suicide rate among white men over 85 is the highest in the ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 16, 2011 |
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Vital balance brought to elders
 by Tele-Tai Chi
Imagine swaying to and fro, dancing to the rhythm of a slow love song. Then switch that image to maintaining balance while standing on one foot. How about standing straight with two feet on the ground and not moving? It's ...
Nov 18, 2010 |
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Research shows Tai Chi exercise reduces knee osteoarthritis pain in the elderly
Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 29, 2009 |
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Tai Chi gets cautious thumbs up for psychological health
Tai Chi, a low impact martial art, has been associated with reduced stress, anxiety and depression, and enhanced mood, in both healthy people and those with chronic conditions. A systematic review of the subject, published ...
May 20, 2010 |
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Study: Tai Chi relieves arthritis pain, improves reach, balance, well-being
In the largest study to date of the Arthritis Foundation's Tai Chi program, participants showed improvement in pain, fatigue, stiffness and sense of well-being.
Nov 08, 2010 |
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New guidelines for preventing falls in the elderly include: Start tai chi, cut-back on meds
In the first update of the American Geriatrics Society and the British Geriatric Society's guidelines on preventing falls in older persons since 2001, they now recommend that all interventions for preventing ...
Jan 13, 2011 |
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Tai chi eases fibromyalgia symptoms, study finds
(AP) -- Tai chi eased painful joints and other symptoms of fibromyalgia in a small but well-done study of this ancient Chinese form of exercise.
Aug 18, 2010 |
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