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Jan 2010 The first ever tai chi for cardiac rehab DVD has been produced in Birmingham with the aim of being FREE to patients. It is currently available free to phaze III & IV patients attending tai chi classes
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Study finds Tai-Chi based mindfulness training reduced core ADHD symptoms in children
Findings suggest motor control may be a biomarker that could be targeted by the mindful movement intervention to improve behavior in children with ADHD29 April 2020
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The Effects of Twelve Weeks of Tai Chi Practice on Anxiety in Stressed But Healthy People Compared to Exercise and Wait‐List Groups–A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial was undertaken to determine whether 12 weeks of Tai Chi (TC) practice can reduce anxiety in healthy but stressed people.20 April 2020
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TAi Chi Qigong training dates changed - COVID-19
As we move ever closer to the course starting 4th May I need to reschedule, due to the ever-changing situation with coronavirus (COVID-19). Training now starts in July 202028 March 2020
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Tai Chi and Qigong for the Treatment and Prevention of Mental Disorders
Tai Chi and Qigong have been characterized as mind-body interventions and as “meditative movements...28 March 2020
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Effects of Tai Chi exercise on cardiovascular disease risk factors and quality of life in adults with essential hypertension: A meta-analysis
Tai Chi lowers blood pressure and increases the quality of life in adults with essential hypertension...18 March 2020
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Tai chi health benefits? What the research says
(MENAFN - The Conversation) Tai chi is growing in popularity in the UK, with more clubs and classes popping up around the country and people of all ages wanting to give it a go.5 March 2020
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Tai Chi an Effective Treatment for Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors
A new study suggests that tai chi may be as effective as traditional therapies at reducing insomnia in breast cancer survivors.4 March 2020
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Tai Chi Can Substitute for Pulmonary Rehabilitation, COPD Study Shows
Can tai chi act as a substitute for pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? A study of 120 patients in the journal Chest suggests that it is a...4 March 2020
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Study Finds Tai Chi Exercises May Prove Effective for Patients With Parkinson Disease
In individuals with mild to moderate Parkinson disease, Tai Chi was shown to be a potentially effective meditation technique that may slow down disease progression, according to study findings.4 March 2020
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Tai chi helps reinvigorate stem cells, researchers find
Taipei, June 7 (CNA) Taiwanese researchers have identified one possible reason that practitioners of the martial art tai chi tout its health benefits: shadow boxing apparently reinvigorates stem...18 February 2020
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Tai Chi and qigong training 2020 dates released
Dates are released for both the 2-day and 8-day programs. Courses start in May 202018 January 2020
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Pensioners cut risk of falling by almost a fifth if they take up Tai Chi, Oxford University study finds
Pensioners can cut the risk of falls by a fifth by practicising Tai Chi and other exercise programmes, research suggests.4 January 2020
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How to Supercharge Your Psoriatic Arthritis Treatments
tai chi is a moving meditation practice that helps enhance flexibility, strength, and balance. It’s also shown to be effective in mitigating psoriatic arthritis symptoms...5 December 2019
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Tai Chi brings benefits for people with dementia
Bournemouth University research has found that Tai Chi brings positive health benefits to older people with dementia...30 November 2019
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Effects of the tai chi qigong programme on functional capacity, and lung function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A ramdomised controlled trial
Intervention of this study was combind centre-and home-base TCQ - a design that appeared to ensure safety, correctness, and facilitate long term training...5 April 2019
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Tai Chi and whole-body vibrating therapy in sarcopenic men in advanced old age: a clinical randomized controlled trial
This study was to investigate the effects of Tai Chi (TC) and whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise in sarcopenic men in advanced old age. Ninety sarcopenic men (mean age 88...4 March 2019
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Eugene researchers find modified Tai chi can prevent falls
A couple of local researchers have found that sometimes you have to practice losing your balance in order to avoid falling...28 February 2019
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Effectiveness of a Therapeutic Tai Ji Quan Intervention vs a Multimodal Exercise Intervention to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults at High Risk of Falling A Randomized Clinical Trial
Question Is a fall-prevention–specific taijiquan intervention clinically more effective in reducing falls among older adults at high risk of falling than a stretching intervention (control) or a...28 February 2019
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Tai Chi: What the Science Says
A selection of the information out there collated by NCCIH Clinical Digest for health professionals27 February 2019
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Tai Chi Increases Grey Matter Volume in Older Adults: A Brain Imaging Study
The aim of this study is to investigate and compare how 12-weeks of Tai Chi Chuan and Baduanjin exercise can modulate brain structure and memory function in older adults...25 February 2019
