Suffering from chronic pain? Try Tai Chi, suggests study
Fibromyalgia affects around 2-4% of the adult population worldwide and is a long-term condition that causes widespread body pain.
Mar 22, 2018, 15:57 PM IST
Tai chi effective in preventing falls in older adults
Previous research has shown that tai chi is an effective exercise to improve balance control and flexibility in older individuals. This suggests that the practice might help protect against falls.
Jul 24, 2017, 16:09 PM IST
Yoga, meditation can reverse the reactions of the stress-causing DNA, says study!
Meditation, yoga and Tai Chi may decrease the production of NF-kB and cytokines, leading to a reversal of the pro-inflammatory gene expression pattern and a reduction in the risk of inflammation-related diseases and conditions, the researchers said.
Jun 18, 2017, 17:00 PM IST
Practise meditation, yoga daily to 'reverse' stress-causing DNA reactions!
A new study has found that such inteventions could reverse the molecular reactions in the DNA that causes stress as well as boost well-being.
Jun 17, 2017, 00:04 AM IST
Feeling low? Try Tai Chi
For the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, the team recruited 50 participants through advertisements offering tai chi for stress reduction.
May 28, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
Doing household chores can keep heart attack at bay
As per a new study, simple household tasks, such as making bed, doing laundry or carrying groceries can start the road to recovery for people who have had a heart attack or a stroke.
Mar 27, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
Tai chi and its health benefits - From stress reduction to relieving chronic neck pain!
The best thing about this gentle form of exercise is that it can be practiced by people of all ages.
Oct 17, 2016, 15:05 PM IST
Tai chi can help older adults reduce risk of falling
Tai chi can be practiced while you are walking, standing, or even seated. Deep breathing, weight shifting, and leg stepping movements are part of the practice.
Mar 13, 2016, 18:05 PM IST
Boosting heart health, the Tai Chi way
Chinese exercises also seemed to improve quality of life and reduce depression in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Mar 10, 2016, 10:21 AM IST
Better sleep, tai chi cut inflammation
Insomnia, one of the most common sleep disorders, is associated with increased risk for depression, medical comorbidities, and mortality.
Nov 07, 2015, 10:17 AM IST
Yoga and meditation in early life cut health care cost
Strengthening your resilience with mindful meditation or yoga can help keep the doctors away, thereby reducing your health care cost, says a new study.
Oct 18, 2015, 12:38 PM IST
How Tai Chi can help older people with chronic ailments
A new study has linked the ancient Chinese exercise Tai Chi to improved physical capacity among older adults with certain common long term conditions.
Sep 18, 2015, 19:25 PM IST
