News tagged with tai chi exercise


Hospital-based exercise programs benefit people with osteoarthritis

A low-cost exercise program run by Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has significantly improved pain, function and quality of life in participants with osteoarthritis, according to new research.

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Nov 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Tai Chi shown to improve COPD exercise capacity

Tai Chi can be used as an effective form of exercise therapy for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new findings.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Older subjects who regularly practice Tai Chi found to have better arterial compliance

Exercise which can achieve both cardiovascular function and muscle strength "would be a preferred mode of training for older persons", say investigators

Cardiology created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Tai chi may improve quality of life in chronic heart failure patients

Tai chi, the ancient Chinese meditative exercise, may improve quality of life, mood and exercise self-efficacy in chronic heart failure patients, according to research led by a team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Health created Apr 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast