April - 2018

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

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Tai Chi and Qigong Practices for Chronic Heart Failure

Effects of Qigong on Lowering Blood Pressure

Tai Chi's Effect on Lower Extremity Muscle Co-contraction

Tai Chi Helps Older Adults with Insomnia

Can Tai Chi Reduce Healthcare Utilization and Cost in Residents of Low-Income Senior Housing?

Tai Chi More Effective Than Some Other Exercises for Depression in College Students

Effects of Qigong on Muscle Strengths and Antioxidant Responses in Young Sedentary Females

Tai Chi and Qi Gong as a Complementary Treatment in Parkinson's Disease

Tai Chi and Qigong Improves Emotional States in Cancer Recovery

The Efficacy of Tai Chi and Qigong for Patients with Essential Hypertension

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