Each year in the United States, more than one-third of adults 65 and older experience a fall. Of those who fall, 30% suffer moderate to severe injuries, making falls the leading cause of injury deaths ...

Bodies turn and arms unfold in slow, fluid movements as Karen Fischer leads a class at the Willmar Community Center through the disciplined steps of tai chi. Tai chi instructor Karen Fischer, center, ...

Cognitively enhanced tai chi worked better to improve cognitive ability compared to standard tai chi and stretching in people who had concerns about their memory and those experiencing mild cognitive ...

The intersection of ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience has revealed remarkable insights into brain health enhancement through tai chi practice. This centuries-old martial art is proving to be a ...

If you’re getting older, martial arts may not be on your radar as an activity you should take up. In fact, when most people think about how they want to spend their days in retirement, activities like ...

Tai Chi for Balance includes access to online videos, providing a complete program for older adults. It is also a resource for medical professionals, personal trainers, instructors, caregivers, and ...

Tai chi is an exercise routine that originated in China and is based on martial arts. It is low impact and requires balance and focus, making it highly accessible to older adults. It can also benefit ...

As people age, a simple slip can have devastating consequences. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death from injury among older people in the U.S., where more than a quarter of adults aged 65 ...

Physical activity at any age is crucial and can reduce the risk of different illnesses and chronic diseases. As people grow older, an active lifestyle becomes increasingly more important. No matter ...

For people who don’t already exercise, short bursts of deliberate activity significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness.