Study finds tai chi improved sleep stability in individuals with chronic heart failure.

Researchers at Harvard Medical School analyzed ECG data from 18 patients with chronic heart failure, 8 of whom were randomly assigned to receive 12 weeks of tai chi training while the rest were assigned to a control group. Both groups also receive conventional care. The ECG data showed significant differences between the two groups with [...]

Tai chi found to significantly reduce the risk of falls among older adults.

Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta GA carried out a study designed to evaluate the effects of tai chi and computerized balance training on frailty and risk of falls. 200 people aged 70+ were divided between a tai chi group, a computerized balance group and a control group. Each intervention lasted 15 [...]

Effects of tai chi and metabolic syndrome and glycemic control

In this pilot study at the Unversity of Queensland, Australia in 2008, 11 adults with elevated blood glucose attended tai chi and chi gung (qigong) classes 3 times per week for 12 weeks. Study Indicators Seven indicators of metabolic syndrome were tracked before and after the participants practiced Tai Chi: Body mass index Waist circumference [...]