As anyone with a chronic, inflammatory skin condition, such as psoriasis, rosacea or acne, knows, dealing with unpredictable flares can cause considerable stress and have a negative impact on a person’s overall well-being. Now, an ever-growing body of research shows how the complex link between the skin and the psyche – including the role of […]
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Tai Chi Helps To Improve Cognition In Women Who Received Chemotherapy
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 11.4 million Americans are currently living with cancer. While cancer treatments are plentiful, many have negative side effects. Previous studies have indicated that a significant number of patients who receive chemotherapy also experience cognitive declines, including decreases in verbal fluency and memory. Now, one University of Missouri […]
Alternative Health Practices Show Benefits For Treating Chronic Pain
A variety of complementary and alternative health practices — including meditation and relaxation techniques, manual therapies such as massage and spinal manipulation, meditative exercise forms such as yoga, Tai Chi, and ancient health practices such as acupuncture — show promise for contributing to the management of pain according to research presented today at the Annual […]
Tai Chi Exercise Benefits Quality Of Life For Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
Tai chi exercise appears to be associated with improved quality of life, mood and exercise self-efficacy in patients with chronic heart failure, according to a report in the April 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. The research was conducted by Gloria Y. Yeh, M.D., M.P.H., of the Beth Israel Deaconess […]
Progressive Resistance Training Can Build Muscle And Increase Strength Throughout Life
Getting older does not mean giving up muscle strength. Not only can adults fight the battle of strength and muscle loss that comes with age, but the Golden Years can be a time to get stronger, say experts at the University of Michigan Health System. Included in this report is a video summary of the […]
Arthritis Suffers Can Benefit From Exercise, Including Muscle Training
An estimated 50 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one of the best ways to combat the onset of arthritis as well as to control pain and improve function is through exercise.
Tai Chi Improves Balance And Reduces Falls In Elderly
By participating in a three-times-per-week Tai Chi exercise group for six months, elderly adults, aged 70 years or older, showed marked improvements in balance and reduced their frequency of falls and their risks for falling by as much as 55%. An article recently published in a national geriatric journal summarizes these significant findings from an […]
Tai Chi Exercise Plus Standard Anti-Depressant Treatment Signficantly Improves Depression In Seniors
More than 2 million people age 65 and older suffer from depression, including 50 percent of those living in nursing homes. The suicide rate among white men over 85 is the highest in the country and six times the national rate. In the next 35 years, the number of Americans over 65 will double and […]
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