Tai Chi Archives - Life Science Review

3 June 20203 June 2020

Whilst tai chi generally appears to be an effective method of reducing hypertension, the greatest reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels appears to be following 24-movement or yang styles of tai chi

In April 2020 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the influence of tai chi on blood pressure and related risk factors in individuals … Read more

1 June 20201 June 2020

Tai Chi may be an effective exercise option for individuals who have suffered a heart attack

In March 2020 researchers from China and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of tai chi in individuals who had suffered a … Read more

11 April 202011 April 2020

“Smell detection” and “smell identification” scores appear to be significantly better in older adults who exercise by practising tai chi, dancing or running than those who walk or who do not exercise at all

In April 2020 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the effect of various types of physical exercise on the decline in the sense of smell … Read more

21 April 20195 January 2020

The 2017 German guidelines on fibromyalgia strongly recommend meditative movement therapies such as qi gong, tai chi and yoga

In June 2017, 13 scientific societies and 2 patient self-help organizations coordinated by the German Pain Society published their update of guidelines on fibromyalgia following a review of the medical … Read more

1 March 201921 February 2020

Tai Chi appears to improve bone mineral density and relieve osteoporotic pain

In January 2019 researchers from China, USA and The Netherlands published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of Tai Chi on individuals with osteopenia and … Read more

22 February 20194 January 2020

Mindfulness or meditation, yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong appear to improve cognitive function and everyday functioning in adults with mild cognitive impairment

In February 2019 researchers from Portugal published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of different mind-body interventions, such as mindfulness or meditation, yoga, Tai Chi … Read more

19 February 20194 January 2020

Long-term Tai Chi appears to slow cognitive decline and improve emotional stability in the elderly

In January 2019 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess whether long-term Tai Chi exercise could slow cognitive decline and improve emotional stability in a group … Read more

11 September 20184 January 2020

Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga appear to significantly reduce the severity of depression and anxiety

In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published their review of the scientific literature to assess whether Tai Chi, Qigong or yoga are effective for treating major depressive … Read more

19 August 20184 January 2020

A mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) appears to improve some psychiatric symptoms as well as cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia

In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess whether a mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) … Read more

24 July 20184 January 2020

Tai chi is beneficial in depression, anxiety and in general stress management

In August 2014 researchers from China published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of tai chi on psychological well-being in different populations. 37 clinical trials and … Read more