Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that tai chi is more effective than aerobic exercise in reducing systolic blood pressure in adults with prehypertension. (more…)
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Studies have found that the practice of specific exercises found in tai chi, baduanjin and qigong can have a positive impact on low back pain. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Personalized Tai-Chi training designed based on an objective measurement and conducted according to graded intensity and complexity significantly benefited participants after an eight-week intervention. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Green tea extract in combination with Tai Chi exercise significantly improved biomarkers of bone formation and resorption as well as muscle strength in the participating postmenopausal women with osteopenia. (more…)
Written by Dr. Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Both memory and cognition were significantly improved in study participants who practiced tai chi or baduanjin.
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. The benefits of Tai Chi as an alternative treatment for Parkinsonism are discussed. (more…)
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. A recent medical study found that martial art based exercises not only improve the physical condition, but also mental and emotional health. (more…)
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Evidence suggests that practicing tai chi enhances physical and mental health. (more…)
