Tai Chi Improves Brain Metabolism and Muscle Energetics in Older Adults
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiKungLivingArticle.asp?cID=3&sID=3&article=chi_201804_2&subject=Seniors Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise that has been shown to improve both mental and physical health. However, the underlying physiological changes have not been characterized. A new pilot study carried out by researchers from Harvard Medical School and several Chinese institutes assessed the changes in brain metabolites and muscle energetics after Tai Chi training in an aging
Antioxidant Effect of Tai Chi in Older Adults with Metabolic Syndrome
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiQigongForHealthArticle.asp?cID=2&sID=60&article=chi_201804_4&subject=Other%20Health%20Topics The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Tai Chi (TC) exercise training in healthy older adults has been demonstrated. However, there are no studies on this effect in older adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS), which is a cluster of conditions - increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal chole
The Effect of Tai Chi on Bone Mineral Density and Prevention of Osteoporosis
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiQigongForHealthArticle.asp?cID=2&sID=60&article=chi_201804_3&subject=Other%20Health%20Topics Tai Chi is suggested to have beneficial effects on the musculoskeletal system. The Chinese University of Hong Kong performed a systematic review is to evaluate the evidence of the effect of TCC on bone mineral density (BMD) and its potential for prevention of osteoporosis. A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane database