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 ...

Yoga is an ancient Indian tradition, and the word is derived from Sanskrit meaning to join or to unite. It includes physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation. There are many different forms ...

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 ...

The intersection of ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience has revealed remarkable insights into brain health enhancement through tai chi practice. This centuries-old martial art is proving to be a ...

Over the past year, I’ve discovered something unexpected: a deep appreciation for the ancient practice of tai chi. Before 2024, my knowledge of tai chi was limited to glimpses of people moving slowly ...

While workouts like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) have only been popular since the early 2000s, many other types of exercise have been around much longer. Pilates, for instance, began nearly ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave about singing gibbons, how tai chi might lower blood pressure, and why women get quicker benefits from exercise than men. It ...

Tai chi may help older adults manage chronic insomnia long-term. Learn how this mind-body exercise compares with CBT-I.

Tai Chi is a form of martial art that was originally developed for self-defense, but today it is practiced as a low impact form of exercise which focuses on balance and inner strength through slow, ...

In a recent systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis published in the journal Systematic Reviews, researchers investigated claims of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi delaying dementia progression and ...

Meeting on Thursday mornings at the Menomonie Senior Center, a group of senior citizens have taken up the practice of tai chi. Under the guidance of Bill Broughton, an eight year practitioner, the ...

Jie Gu is an engineer by day and passionate tai chi advocate. She believes the best way to promote something is not by talking, but by offering. In 2023, Gu founded the Tai Chi Club to provide free, ...