Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art. While historians don’t know exactly when the practice began, it may have been as early as the 8th century. “Tai chi started as a martial art in a time when ...

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 ...

When we think of the word flexible, we may think about yogis twisting themselves into a pretzel knot or that one friend who can drop into a split at a moment’s notice, thanks to past gymnastics ...

Yoga is an ancient Indian tradition, and the word is derived from Sanskrit meaning to join or to unite. It includes physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation. There are many different forms ...

Staying active becomes increasingly important as the years slip by, especially when it comes to preventing falls and ...

Background: Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a major cause of pain and functional impairment among elders. Currently, there are neither feasible preventive intervention strategies nor effective medical ...

Apr. 21—HULBERT — Tai chi classes are being held at the Hulbert Community Library for the next six weeks by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative. The Chinese martial art, tai chi, improves balance ...

Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Free Tai Chi ...

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