Research summary (Qi Gong): Contemplative-based interventions for premenstrual syndrome: a systematic review of psychobiological outcomes. - Frontiers in psychology, 2026.
Read More »Qigong Exercise Shows Meaningful Cognitive Benefits for Stroke Survivors, According to Systematic Review
Research summary (Qi Gong): Effects of qigong exercise on post-stroke cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. - Frontiers in neurology, 2026.
Read More »Tai Chi, Yoga, Qigong and Other Mind-Body Exercises Improve Psychological Wellbeing in Cancer Patients
Research summary (Tai Chi): Optimal mind-body exercise for quality of life, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients and survivors: A pairwise, network, and dose-resp - Applied psychology. Health and well-being, 2026.
Read More »Qigong and Tai Chi Show Significant Benefit for Anxiety in People with Cancer, Network Meta-Analysis Finds
Research summary (Tai Chi): Mind-Body Therapies for Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in People with Cancer: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analysis. - Current oncology reports, 2026.
Read More »Qigong Practice Shows Potential Benefits for Fatigue and Gut Symptoms in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Research summary (Qi Gong): Effect of Prolong Life With Nine Turn Method on chronic fatigue syndrome clinical symptoms and roles of gut microbiota: A exploratory random - Complementary therapies in medicine, 2026.
Read More »Umbrella Review Finds Mind-Body Exercises, Including Tai Chi, Associated with Reduced Depression in Older Adults
Research summary (Tai Chi): Effects of mind-body exercises on depressive symptoms in older adults: a comprehensive umbrella review of the evidence. - Frontiers in psychology, 2026.
Read More »Traditional Chinese exercises relieve fibromyalgia
Background and objective: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common disorder characterized by heterogeneous symptoms that leads to decreased functioning, work productivity, and quality of life. Exercise has been recommended for fibromyalgia treatment. Traditional Chinese exercise (TCE), including Taichi, Qigong, Badunjin, Wuqinxi, etc., as a kind of mind-body exercise, plays an important …
Read More »Qi Gong improves sleep
Objective: This study assessed the effects of Health Qigong on sleep quality in adults. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Method: We searched 10 databases to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in English or Chinese languages that evaluated the effects of Health Qigong on sleep quality in participants aged ≥18 years old …
Read More »Tai Chi and Qi Gong improve cognition in Parkinson’s disease
Objectives: To explore whether tai chi and Qigong can improve cognitive function in patients with neurological disorders. Methods: The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, SinoMed Database, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP) databases were searched from inception to December 24, 2021. …
Read More »Qi Gong reduces chronic fatigue syndrome
Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex disease of unknown etiology and mechanism. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Prolong Life with Nine Turn Method Qigong exercise on chronic fatigue syndrome focusing on fatigue, sleep quality, depression, and anxiety. Methods: A total of 90 participants diagnosed with …
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