Tai Chi Enhances Task-Switching Performance in Older Adults
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiKungLivingArticle.asp?cID=3&sID=3&article=chi_201810_4&subject=Seniors October 25, 2018 - Studies have shown that Tai Chi training has benefits on task-switching ability. However, the neural correlates underlying the effects of Tai Chi training on task-switching ability remain unclear. Using task-related functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) with a numerical Stroop paradigm, National Taiwan University investigated changes of prefront
The Success of Qigong at Medical Center Senior Program
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiKungLivingArticle.asp?cID=3&sID=6&article=QigongSuccessatMedicalCenterSeniorProgram&subject=Daily%20Life Success abounds in the two ancient Chinese health care system classes offered by a central PA Medical Center. Qigong & Tai Chi Easy. Both of these systems integrate physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. The word Qigong, (pronounced chee) means life force or vital energy that flows throughout the body and is prese
Tai Chi for Treating Youth with Subthreshold Depression
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiQigongForHealthArticle.asp?cID=2&sID=10&article=chi_201810_1&subject=Mental%20Health October 25, 2018 - The incidence of subthreshold depression (StD) in adolescents is growing rapidly and is known to impair functioning and increase the risk of major depression. StD means two or more simultaneous symptoms of depression, present for most or all of the time, at least 2 weeks in duration, associated with evidence of social dysfunction, occurri