Staying Sharp
Staying Sharp | Tai Chi and Sleep
A simple tai chi routine may help.
By: Phil Scott | Source: NRTA Live & Learn | THURSDAY, October 9, 2008
Morning tai chi practice in Temple of Heaven Park, Beijing. (Photo by Thomas Barrat)
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Tai Chi Practice
In China, it is a common sight to see tai chi being practiced each morning in public parks by people of all ages, often in groups. A low-impact exercise routine, it promotes strength, mobility, and flexibility, and has been found to improve balance, which reduces falls in older adults. Tai Chi Chih, which has 19 moves and one pose, is the simplified form of tai chi used in the sleep study discussed at right.
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