Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts explain the benefits of practicing tai chi at any age. (Getty Images) (Tim Platt via Getty Images) You may have seen ...

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There is more to this than simply walking and thinking. You also need to master breathing techniques and focus heavily on balance. The exercise itself appears relatively gentle, which is what makes it ...

Your keys aren't in the spot you thought you left them? Can't recall the title of a book? I've had those moments. Amid our busy lives, distraction or fatigue may explain our forgetfulness. But ...

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 ...

Tai chi, a Chinese martial art characterized by slow, uninterrupted motions, is an excellent activity for older adults looking for new ways to stay active. Practicing this venerable discipline can ...

A new study finds Tai Chi can offer long term relief for chronic insomnia, becoming as effective as CBT-I over time and providing older adults with a gentle, accessible sleep solution. In a trial ...

RIT faculty and staff are learning the graceful slow movements of Tai Chi from a master martial artist and RIT’s dean of the College of Health Sciences and Technology. Dean Yong “Tai” Wang introduced ...

Tai chi, a form of mind-body exercise widely practiced in Chinese communities, has similar benefits to talking therapy for middle aged and older people with chronic insomnia, finds a trial from Hong ...

You may have seen people doing tai chi in your local park — and for good reason. Thanks to its mental and physical health benefits, the centuries-old practice remains a popular way to work out the ...