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Tai Chi Tackles Problematic Mobile Phone Use by College Students

Problematic use of mobile phones has been a serious public health issue. A study on this subject appeared in the January 2024 issue of Journal of psychiatric research: a parallel…

Different Types of Tai Chi Exercise Show Different Effects in Alleviating Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults

The body of evidence supporting the beneficial effects of Tai Chi in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults is steadily increasing. Nonetheless, there remains a scarcity of studies…

Guolin Qigong for Physical Fitness and Quality of Life in Lung Cancer Survivors

A recent study collaborated by universities from Australia, China and the U.S. investigated the effects of a three-month Guolin Qigong intervention on physical fitness and patient-reported health outcomes among patients…

How Different Types of Tai Chi Programs Affect Bone Mineral Density and Risk of Osteoporosis

A Chinese study published by Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research in December 2023 evaluated three Tai Chi exercise programs as intervention measures to compare their effects on improving rate…

Tai Chi Walk: The Separate Learning and Use of the Lower-Body Movements

Different Types of Tai Chi Exercise Show Different Effects in Alleviating Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults – full article

How Different Types of Tai Chi Programs Affect Bone Mineral Density and Risk of Osteoporosis – full article

2023: Tai Chi and Qigong Taking Center Stage in Mainstream Healthcare!

Bulit on decades of scientific proof for their health benefits, in 2023, Tai Chi and Qigong gracefully waltzed their way into the mainstream healthcare spotlight. Picture this: a dazzling global…

Why Tai Chi Effective for “A Wound That Does Not Heal”

Context Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is common and is associated with other chronic diseases and early mortality. OA is often described as a “wound that does not heal” because…

Tai Chi and Qigong Alleviate Adverse Effects from Chemotherapy for Cancer Patients

Breast, lung and colorectal cancers are 3 of the top 4 most common cancers worldwide. Their treatment with chemotherapy often results in adverse effects on quality of life, fatigue and…