The traditional Chinese art of tai chi is linked to benefits for longevity and reduced stress — try it with a simple exercise from a tai chi master.

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Could exercise that uses slow movements and breathing, like tai chi, do as much for trimming belly fat in older adults as aerobic exercise? It might. A new study found that individuals aged 50 and up ...

Ancient Chinese movement practices like Qigong and Tai Chi are gaining popularity for their wellness benefits. These routines, combining gentle exercise and mindful movement, can boost circulation, ...

Seven women gathered in the basement activities room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Blain, working on memorizing and mastering a series of meditative motions as part of a regular exercise class.

A new study has found that tai chi was significantly more effective than aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in 18-to-65-year-olds with prehypertension, a condition that can progress to high ...

Tai chi is a traditional form of Chinese martial arts, and it's known to increase flexibility and improve balance. New research suggests it may be better than more vigorous aerobic exercise in ...

When you have a lot of responsibilities, like family, work, keeping a household running, and taking care of yourself, it can be exhausting. You feel like you don’t have the physical and mental energy ...

Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for ...

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