The ancient practice involves physical activity, balance, and mindfulness, but whether it’s a workout may depend on the style you do and your fitness level. Practicing tai chi can yield many benefits ...

Staying active is one of the greatest allies for longevity. Yet when we think about exercise after 60, the first images that often come to mind are daily walks or light jogging. These are accessible ...

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 ...

A clinical trial shows that practicing Tai Chi online can sharpen thinking skills and improve sleep in older adults with diabetes, offering a safe and accessible alternative to conventional exercise.

In China, some seniors hoping to stay fit and live longer are taking up weapons training – but not for lethal purposes. For some retirees, these unconventional sports tools are part of their daily ...

The kidneys perform three essential functions by filtering toxins, while maintaining fluid equilibrium and supplying energy to the body. The Tai Chi kidney cleansing technique involves deliberate ...

East Hills resident Spencer Gee, a martial arts instructor and adjunct professor at Hofstra University, will present research on the benefits of tai chi and qigong for people with Parkinson’s disease ...

Latvian students practice Tai Chi at Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, Jiaozuo City, central China's Henan Province, Aug. 16, 2025. Twenty-nine students from Latvia are here on a 15-day program to ...

When most people picture Taijiquan, better known as Tai Chi (太极拳), two contrasting images tend to come to mind. One is the slow-moving routine practised by elderly people in parks in the early morning ...

Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive ...

Experts recommend gentle martial arts as top exercises for adults over 60. Harvard Medical School has identified a surprising activity as one of the best ways for older adults to stay fit and healthy: ...