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Improve Mild Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly with Tai Chi

November 1, 2023 psyjdc Leave a comment

  By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Tai Chi Chuan, the great ultimate, strengthens the weak, raises the sick, invigorates the debilitated, and encourages the timid.” –Cheng Man-ch’ing The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline in every system in the body, the brain included. The elderly frequently have problems with attention, thinking, and […]

Improve Type 2 Diabetes in the Elderly with Tai Chi

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Improve Type 2 Diabetes in the Elderly with Tai Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “I have high blood sugars, and Type 2 diabetes is not going to kill me. But I just have to eat right, and exercise, and lose weight, and watch what I eat, and I will be fine […]

Improve the Health of the Elderly with Depression with Tai Chi

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Improve the Health of the Elderly with Depression with Tai Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “adding a mind-body exercise like tai chi that is widely available in the community can improve the outcomes of treating depression in older adults.” – UCLA Health   The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline […]

Improve Cardiorespiratory Function in the Elderly with Tai Chi

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Improve Cardiorespiratory Function in the Elderly with Tai Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Long term regular [Tai Chi] exercise has favourable effects on the promotion of balance control, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness in older adults.” – Youlian Hong   The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline in every system in […]

Improve Functional Fitness in the Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis with Tai Chi

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Improve Functional Fitness in the Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis with Tai Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain.” – Science Daily   Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease […]

Improve Walking in the Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis with Tai Chi

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Improve Walking in the Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis with Tai Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “The most common type of arthritis is called osteoarthritis (OA). . . Fortunately, lifestyle changes such as gentle yoga have been shown to improve OA symptoms.” – Robin Madell   Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease […]

Improve Diabetes in Older and Elderly Patients with Tai Chi

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Improve Diabetes in Older and Elderly Patients with Tai Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Tai Chi exercises can improve blood glucose levels and improve the control of type 2 diabetes and immune system response.” – Medical News Today   Diabetes is a major health issue. It is estimated that 30 million people in […]

Improve Balance in the Elderly with Traditional Tai Chi or Augmented Reality-Assisted Tai-Chi

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Improve Balance in the Elderly with Traditional Tai Chi or Augmented Reality-Assisted Tai-Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   ‘Tai chi is an ancient Chinese exercise that can help older adults improve their balance and lower their fall risk.” – Harvard Health   The process of aging affects every aspect of the physical […]

Improve Cognitive Function in the Elderly with Tai Chi

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Improve Cognitive Function in the Elderly with Tai Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “tai chi appears to improve executive function—the ability to multitask, manage time, and make decisions—in people without any cognitive decline. In those with mild cognitive impairment, tai chi slowed the progression to dementia more than other types of […]

Reduce Falls in the Elderly with Exercise and Tai Chi

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Reduce Falls in the Elderly with Exercise and Tai Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “With regular practice, tai chi improves balance by strengthening muscles and co-ordination; at the same time, it strengthens the mind, thereby improving calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, both physically and mentally, tai chi is an […]

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