by ColaTaiChi | Jan 28, 2014 | Research and Studies
Following the old adage “Use it or lose it” a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that participants showed significant increases in brain volume when they participated in Tai Chi that was comparable to those who had more social interaction. A...
by ColaTaiChi | Jan 22, 2014 | Research and Studies
With the colder weather and shorter days, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can become a serious issue for many people. It is estimated that 2-10% of Americans report symptoms of SAD with symptoms starting as early as late August and persisting until April. In...
by ColaTaiChi | Jan 14, 2014 | Research and Studies
Check out this cool infographic on how yoga impacts the body. Studies have also shown similar effects from Tai Chi. The take home message is that cultivating a mind-body practice is probably one of the best things you can do to improve the quality of your life! Click...
by ColaTaiChi | Nov 26, 2013 | Research and Studies
Tai chi emphasizes gentle, balanced, slow, deep-breathing activity and is widely applied in healthcare and health promotion in elderly populations. Researchers have applied tai chi as an intervention to reduce hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia with...
by ColaTaiChi | Oct 29, 2013 | Research and Studies
Article reprint from the American Tai Chi & Qigong Association’s online journal “Supreme Chi Living” July 27, 2013 Tai Chi Associated with Reduced Mortality Moderate-intensity exercise has attracted considerable attention because of its safety and many health...
by ColaTaiChi | Oct 1, 2013 | Research and Studies
According to an article written by Margaret Rock (June 13, 2013) Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is on the rise in children. She cites a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation that links the increase to the rise of mobile devices. While researchers...
