Tag Archives: elderly

Tai Chi improves sleep and reduces anxiety and stress

PubMed research

Background: According to statistics, about one-fifth of the world’s elderly people suffer from sleep disorders, and the problem of sleep disorders in the elderly is extremely serious, and this problem is one of the important causes of chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and coronary heart disease in the …

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Tai Chi improves cognitive function in dementia patients

PubMed research

Background: Studies show that Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise, has the potential to improve cognitive and physical function among the elderly. However, debates continue about its effectiveness among persons with dementia (PWD). Primary study objective: This study assessed the effectiveness of Tai Chi in improving cognitive, physical, and emotional function …

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Tai Chi improves type 2 diabetes in the elderly

PubMed research

Objective: To systematically evaluate the effects of Tai chi for improving elderly patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: According to PRISMA checklist, we conducted this standard meta-analysis. The multiple databases like Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane databases were used to search for the relevant studies, and full-text articles involved in the evaluation of …

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