alZHEIMER'S DISEASE and Tai Chi & qigong
ALZHEIMERS & T'AI CHI ARTICLES &
RESEARCH.
NIH (National Institutes of
Health)
Tai Chi Training Evokes Significant Changes in
Brain White Matter Network in Older Women
Conclusions
In conclusion, our findings have shown that
long-term TC training is more conducive to optimize the brain
structure and to promote the efficient brain function network
of older women. Long-term TC training produced significant
changes in white matter small-world attributes. Changes as
such may indicate improvements in the efficiency and
transmission of neural data between human brain networks. This
long-term TC [Tai Chi] training would prove useful in
elderly populations where cognitive decline is prevalent.
Click to read entire NIH Study ...
Cognitive Function, Neuroplasticity,
and Dementia. Although longer follow up periods are desired to
make stronger conclusions, a large trial found that after one
year a Tai Chi trial group showed greater improvements in
cognitive performance after one year than a group assigned to
a stretching and toning program. Fewer of those in the Tai Chi
group progressed to dementia, and the author's conclusion was
that Tai Chi may offer specific benefits to cognition.
(Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi, page 185. Additional
studies showing Tai Chi benefits in cognitive function found
on page 186.)
-- Harvard Health Publications
Read more
at Harvard Health Publications ...
https://www.health.harvard.edu/
Tai Chi Increases Brain
Size and Benefits Cognition in Randomized Controlled Trial of
Chinese Elderly
-- Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, June 19,
2012
http://www.j-alz.com/press/2012/20120619.html
BEAT ALZHEIMERS AND DEMENTIA WITH TAI CHI
Researchers at the University of Washington tested the
physical ability of 2,288 people aged 65 or over with no signs
of dementia. After six years, 319 had developed dementia.
Those with the best balance and walking abilities at the start
of the study were three times less likely to have developed
dementia as those with lower physical abilities. The good news
is that practicing can dramatically improve your balance
within months or even weeks ... a very good reason to practice
Tai Chi and Chi Kung.
-- National Health System UK
https://www.networks.nhs.uk/nhs-networks/tai-chi-chi-kung-for-rehabilitation/news/beat-alzheimers-and-dementia-with-tai-chi
WorldTaiChiDay.org note: Research shows that Tai Chi is
the most effective balance conditioning
exercise known. See
our WorldTaiChiDay.org Medical Research Library page: "Balance
Disorders"
Medical research shows that Tai Chi
increases brain size.
Read entire article at:
https://www.prevention.com/health/memory/a20448365/health-benefits-of-tai-chi/
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* NOTE: World Tai Chi & Qigong Day advises
consulting your physician before beginning any new exercise,
herbal, diet, or health program. The research listed here is
meant to stimulate a discussion between you and your
physician, health insurance carrier, etc., not as medical
advise. Research and comments provided here are hoped to
stimulate a more robust discussion of powerful natural
mind/body health tools. Popular media, health media, and
government must increase attention to stunning emerging
research, including the UCLA study indicating Tai Chi
participants enjoyed a 50% increase in immune system
resistance to viral infection.
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Tai Chi" ...
A reflection of how successful the invasion
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the purposes of this day is ‘to bring together people across
racial, economic, religious, and geo-political boundaries, to
join together for the purpose of health and healing, providing
an example to the world.' Millions of people around the world –
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— The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi (page 25)
Harvard Medical School Researchers Launch 'Tai Chi as Therapy' Lecture to Commemorate World Tai Chi Day
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