Exercise
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Hearts Get 'Younger,' Even At Middle Age, With Exercise
To Treat Pain, PTSD And Other Ills, Some Vets Try Tai Chi
Every week in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Zibin Guo guides veterans in wheelchairs through slow-motion tai chi poses as a Bluetooth speaker plays soothing instrumental music.
Tai chi, yoga and meditation may help lower high blood pressure ‘in short term’
by Jane Kirby 8/4/25 INDEPENDENT
Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure – at least in the short term, research suggests.
Exercise on the Road: Tai Chi, Yoga and Jiu-Jitsu for Business Travel
by JAHAN MARCU 1/11/24 RollingStone
Traveling for work often presents an endless array of distractions from reaching fitness goals — tight schedules, jet lag, unfamiliar environments. Yet, for those who are committed to staying active, maintaining a workout routine while on the road is not only possible, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Tai chi, yoga and martial arts like jiu-jitsu provide structured ways to keep both mind and body in shape, no matter where your business travels take you.
The growth of yoga and meditation in the US since 2012 is remarkable
Study Finds Yoga Can Help Back Pain, But Keep It Gentle, With These Poses
New research finds that a yoga class designed specifically for back pain can be as safe and effective as physical therapy in easing pain.
Online yoga classes prove helpful for back pain in new study
Online yoga classes relieved chronic low back pain and slashed the need for pain-relief medications, a new study shows.
Have we reached peak yoga in the U.S.? The CDC wants to know
In the U.S., about 1 out of 6 adults say they practice yoga, according to new survey data published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New study reveals the exercises that can help with insomnia
by Storm Newton 17/7/25 INDEPENDENT
Yoga, tai chi, jogging, and even a simple walk could be the most effective forms of exercise to combat the sleep disorder, insomnia, a new study suggests.
For stress reduction, just say ommm
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Managing the service department of an Atlanta, Georgia, car dealership is a stressful job, according to Debbie Peek.
Fibromyalgia? Try tai chi
Tai chi -- a slow, meditative martial art -- may be an effective alternative, a new study suggests.
A comprehensive guide to the new science of treating lower back pain
Got Back Pain? Try Yoga Or Massage Before Reaching For The Pills
by Patti Neighmond 20/2/17 npr
Most of us suffer back pain at some point in our lives. In fact, it's one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor. Many of us also probably reach for medication. Now, new guidelines from the American College of Physicians say try exercise, yoga, or massage first.
'Few complementary therapies help arthritis'
by Michelle Roberts 9/1/13 BBC
Few complementary therapies appear to help musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis, say experts who have looked at the available trial evidence.
More U.S. children doing yoga, taking sleep supplements
by Ronnie Cohen 26/2/15 Reuters
(Reuters Health) – - A growing number of American children are bending into downward dog and other yoga poses, according to a new report on complementary health practices.
The report analyzed National Health Interview Survey data on practices outside of mainstream medicine and found significantly more kids and teens practicing yoga, tai chi and qi gong in 2012 than in 2007.
Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds
Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for lowering blood pressure in people with prehypertension.
Tai chi fights stress, getting popular with Millennials
Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, Patrick York is a gentle giant.
The soft-spoken 26-year-old with a “Peace Love Tai Chi” T-shirt flowed into a grounded stance on a Long Beach, California, hilltop. He was among several dozen people taking a free tai chi class this warm July day.
“I do tai chi to reconnect my mind, body and spirit, as well as to strengthen my muscles, loosen my joints, get my body relaxed,” York said.
A Tai Chi sweep? China bids for UNESCO cultural heritage status.
by Michael Holtz 31/3/17 The CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
The clamoring of a jackhammer and shrill barks of two golden retrievers make a jarring soundtrack for Yan Ziteng’s afternoon tai chi class, but neither he nor his students seem to notice.
Tai chi helps boost memory, study finds. One type seems most beneficial
Amid our busy lives, distraction or fatigue may explain our forgetfulness. But instances of "brain freeze" make me realize I want to do everything in my power to keep my brain sharp.
Fortunately for those in midlife, Levine is finding that even if you haven't been an avid exerciser, getting in shape now may head off that decline and help restore your aging heart. He and his colleagues published their recent findings in the American Heart Association's journal, Circulation.
