In general, seniors find that as they age, their activity levels decrease. For some, the activity level is reduced due to physical limitations or medical conditions. For others, they see a reduction ...

Looking for a low-impact exercise that benefits both the body and the mind without leaving you tired and sore? Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, graceful movements with ...

Over the past 25 years, there have been almost 500 studies performed on the many health benefits of tai chi. Tai chi has been shown to increase strength, balance and flexibility, to decrease falls in ...

Experts agree that, in most cases, gently exercising and stretching is the best way to reduce arthritis pain and maintain strength. The art of Tai Chi has been used to enhance health for hundreds of ...

After learning only the first six movements of sun-style tai chi, Marian Anderson could pull on her slacks in the morning without, as she said, "having to hang onto something with one hand." She gets ...

BENTON — Older adults are more likely to fall which can cause serious injury. Many studies have shown that Tai Chi is one of the most effective approaches for preventing falls. Medical authorities ...

Richard Brown, the secretary of Irish Wushu Association, said Tai Chi and martial arts helped him overcome PTSD from the Troubles [BBC] In a sparse Belfast sports hall, the sounds of a gently plucked ...

DANVILLE -- Less pain, increased strength and flexibility and an improvement in breathing are just some of the benefits a Tai Chi class will offer to those suffering from arthritis. Emily Fiocchi, a ...

Tai Chi for Arthritis is a program designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis and others. The program includes agile steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The traditional Chinese form of exercise known as tai chi can help reduce pain and physical impairment in people who have knee arthritis, researchers said on Saturday. In their ...

WATERLOO – The Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging is offering Tai Chi classes for arthritis and fall prevention in Waterloo from Oct. 19 to Dec. 21. Tai Chi is a gentle exercise option that can help ...