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Author Spotlight: Integrating Tai Chi with Mindfulness Training to Achieve an Effective Mind-Body Exercise
Published on: July 14, 2023
Health Benefits of Tai Chi Exercise: A Guide for Nurses
Sally M Miller1, Cindy Hui-Lio2, Ruth E Taylor-Piliae3
1Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 461 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240, USA.
Abstract:
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese internal martial art that has increased in popularity across the United States over the past 2 decades. Tai chi combines gentle physical movement, mental imagery, and natural, relaxed breathing. There is increasing scientific evidence showing the impact of tai chi exercise on multifaceted areas of health and well-being, including positive effects on cognition, depression, anxiety, sleep, cardiovascular health, and fall prevention. A review of the health benefits of tai chi exercise is presented, as well as recommendations for nurses seeking to answer patient questions about tai chi.
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