Older men with COPD experienced improved lung function, functional fitness and quality of life after partaking in a tai chi plus yoga program for 12 weeks, according to results published in ...

Walking or jogging was linked to an almost 10-point improvement in insomnia severity as measured by the researchers' scoring system, while Tai Chi was associated with a more than 50-minute increase in ...

Tai chi is a great exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels. “Physically, (tai chi) is adaptable,” Barowsky said. “There’s nothing like, ‘I’m not in good enough shape to do ...

Experts believe tai chi decreases the release of catecholamine, a neurotransmitter that has been shown to dampen the immune system. A 2003 UCLA study found that a three-times-a-week routine ...

Don’t get scared by its frequent description as an “ancient martial art.” Tai chi moves are easy to learn and the activity has been credited with a wide variety of health benefits.

After randomly assigning 226 participants with fibromyalgia (average age 52, and 92 percent were women) to do either aerobic exercises (75 people) or tai chi (151 people) for a year, researchers ...

Tai Chi for Health — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Gentle exercise that combines breathing, slow movement, and focused attention. Adults only. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Mondays.