10 Benefits Of Tai Chi According To Research
- Reduces mortality for those who self-reported engaging in the practice 5-6 hours per week.
- Improves muscle strength, balance and flexibility. Evidence is inconclusive, but it links regular tai chi practice to physiological and psychosocial benefits.
- Boosts cognitive and memory functions in older adults, especially verbal working memory.
- Reduces chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms by boosting endurance and peak exercise capacity.
- Betters night-time sleep quality in adults with cognitive impairment.
- Reduces symptoms of fibromyalgia to a similar or greater degree than aerobic exercise.
- Improves respiratory function and heart efficiency.
- Reduces risk of falls among older adults.
- Reduces prenatal anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance.
- Reduces chronic nonspecific neck pain.
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