Holistic Frailty Prevention: The Promise of Tai Chi and Yoga
Aging is characterized by fundamental cellular and molecular hallmarks that result in physiologic decline of most body systems. This may culminate in frailty, a state of decreased reserve. Because frailty…
Acceptability and Feasibility of a Tai Chi/Qigong Intervention for Older People Living With HIV
Tai chi/qigong (TCQ) is a low impact, meditative movement with breathwork that may benefit people with HIV over 50 years old. Florida International University, New College of Florida and Arizona…
Comparing Tai Chi, Muscle Strengthening and Aerobic Exercise on Musculoskeletal Health in Elderly People
The effects of different muscle loading exercise (MLEX) modes and volume on musculoskeletal health are not well-studied in older populations. Therefore, several academic and healthcare institutions in Singapore teamed up…
Impact of Diet, Tai Chi and Other Exercises on Cognition and Brain Health in Older Adults
The ability to preserve cognitive function and protect brain structure from the effects of the aging process and neurodegenerative disease is the goal of non-pharmacologic, lifestyle interventions focused on brain…
Tai Chi Found Helpful for Functional Fitness and Fall Risk in Older Adults in South America
An ex-post-facto study was carried out by scientists from Chile, Brazil, and Peru in practicing and non-practicing older adults of Tai chi to verify functional fitness and fall risk in…
How Tai Chi Helped Neuromuscular Responses and Postural Control in Elderly Patients with Sarcopenia
A Chinese study published by Swiss journal, Frontiers in neurology, in April 2023 explored the effect of 12 weeks of Tai Chi on neuromuscular responses and postural control in elderly…