Maintaining balance and stability becomes increasingly important as we age, particularly after 60. Falls are a leading cause ...

Seven women gathered in the basement activities room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Blain, working on memorizing and mastering a series of meditative motions as part of a regular exercise class.

Tai chi is a self-paced system of gentle exercises. It is a series of postures and movements that flow in a slow, graceful manner. Falls are the leading cause of injury in people 65 and older.

Worldwide, Tai Chi is more popular than yoga for those seeking spiritual, mental and physical benefits. So we asked Sifu (teacher) Toni Lock from Red Lotus School of Movement to come show us several ...

LOS ANGELES – A six-month program of tai chi exercises helped people with various stages of Parkinson’s disease improve stability and their ability to walk, and reduced the frequency of falls. A study ...

We’ve all been told to move more, but if you have a limited range of motion, Tai Chi can help you reach your fitness goals—and reap other benefits too. It’s a traditional Chinese wellness practice ...

BOSTON — The gentle art of tai chi, as well as strength and flexibility exercises, can help seniors avoid potentially serious falls through conditioning and a gain in self-confidence, according to ...

As part of the WCA Hospital diabetes event, VOTE YES For Good Diabetes Health, to be held on Tuesday, from 4-7:30 p.m., Sally Kier, Jamestown YMCA instructor, will teach and demonstrate an ...

For people with chronic illnesses ranging from cancer to arthritis, tai chi exercises may improve walking, build strength and reduce pain, according to a new analysis of past research. The slow and ...

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 ...