Tag Archives: Brisk Walking

Tai Chi improves symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

PubMed research

Background: Tai Chi has been shown to improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, but its long-term effects and the related mechanisms remain to be elucidated. In this study, we investigated the effects of long-term Tai Chi training on motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease and the underlying mechanisms. Methods: Ninety-five early-stage Parkinson’s disease …

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Tai Chi beats brisk walking at improving cognitive function in the elderly

PubMed research

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the differential effects of Tai Chi vs. brisk walking on cognitive function among individuals aged 60 and greater. Patients and methods: For participant recruitment, a health talk was arranged at two communities in which two different exercise modalities (Tai Chi and brisk walking) …

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