Reduce Spinal Degeneration in the Elderly with Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi has been studied as a form of therapeutic exercise and has been shown to improve balance and prevent falls in the elderly. It can also be a safe and effective way to improve leg strength, […]
Reduce Falls in the Elderly with Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Seniors who practice tai chi – a Chinese meditation practice that combines deep breathing and slow, fluid movements – may be less likely to fall than their peers who don’t do this type of exercise.” – Lisa Rapaport […]
Balance and Fitness in the Elderly and Tai Chi Training 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. And by reducing their risk of falls, seniors can lower their odds of suffering a debilitating fracture.” […]
Improve Brain Size and Function in Healthy Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Epidemiologic studies have shown repeatedly that individuals who engage in more physical exercise or are more socially active have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The current findings suggest that this may be a result of […]
Improve Cognition in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi has consistent, small effects on improving cognitive performance in both healthy older adults and older adults with some cognitive impairment.” – PM Wayne The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline of the body and the brain. […]
Slow Mental Decline in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “improvement of heart function combined with increased muscular power meant that the martial art should be considered the preferred technique for elderly people to maintain good health.” – The Telegraph We celebrate the increasing longevity of the […]
Improve Well-Being in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Practising the ancient martial art of Tai Chi is so beneficial to elderly people’s health that it should be “the preferred mode of training”, according to scientists.” – The Telegraph We celebrate the increasing longevity of the population. […]
Improve Balance in the Elderly by Uncoupling Posture and Respiration with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Practising the ancient martial art of Tai Chi is so beneficial to elderly people’s health that it should be “the preferred mode of training”, according to scientists.” – The Telegraph The process of aging […]
Reduce Falls in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A growing body of carefully conducted research is building a compelling case for tai chi as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions commonly associated with age,” – Peter Wayne The […]
Improve Elderly Blood Pressure and Waist Circumference with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For those with limited space, tai chi may be an easier and more convenient than brisk walking as an anti-aging choice. Previous studies have shown tai chi also improves balance and may help boost brain functioning.” – Shinn-Zong Lin Metabolic Syndrome is a […]