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Efficacy of five-element gymnastics in glucose and lipid control in taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes.

April 15, 2012

Efficacy of five-element gymnastics in glucose and lipid control in taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes. Res Nurs Health. 2012 Apr 11; Authors: Huang CL, Tai YK, Yang YH, Wang RH Abstract The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to determine the efficacy of Five-Element Gymnastics (FEG) in controlling glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C), total cholesterol (TC), [...]

Tai Chi, arterial compliance, and muscle strength in older adults.

April 15, 2012

Tai Chi, arterial compliance, and muscle strength in older adults. Eur J Prev Cardiolog. 2012 Apr 4; Authors: Lu X, Hui-Chan CW, Tsang WW Abstract Background: Aerobic exercise can alleviate the declines in arterial compliance common in older adults. However, when combined with strength training, aerobic exercise may not reduce arterial compliance. Tai Chi practice [...]

Inspiratory muscle fatigue increases sympathetic vasomotor outflow and blood pressure during submaximal exercise.

April 3, 2012

Inspiratory muscle fatigue increases sympathetic vasomotor outflow and blood pressure during submaximal exercise. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2012 Mar 28; Authors: Katayama K, Iwamoto E, Ishida K, Koike T, Saito M Abstract The purpose of this study was to elucidate the influence of inspiratory muscle fatigue on muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) [...]

Impact of tai-chi on impairment, functional limitation and disability among pre-clinically disabled older people . A randomised controlled trial.

April 3, 2012

Impact of tai-chi on impairment, functional limitation and disability among pre-clinically disabled older people . A randomised controlled trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 Mar 27; Authors: Day L, Hill KD, Jolley D, Cicuttini F, Flicker L, Segal L Abstract OBJECTIVE: To test the effect of tai-chi on the progression of pre-clinical disability to manifest [...]

Changes in Brain Volume and Cognition in a Randomized Trial of Exercise and Social Interaction in a Community-Based Sample of Non-Demented Chinese Elders.

April 3, 2012

Changes in Brain Volume and Cognition in a Randomized Trial of Exercise and Social Interaction in a Community-Based Sample of Non-Demented Chinese Elders. J Alzheimers Dis. 2012 Mar 26; Authors: Mortimer JA, Ding D, Borenstein AR, Decarli C, Guo Q, Wu Y, Zhao Q, Chu S Abstract Physical exercise has been shown to increase brain [...]

Parkinson disease: Tai chi improves balance in Parkinson disease.

March 22, 2012

Parkinson disease: Tai chi improves balance in Parkinson disease. Nat Rev Neurol. 2012 Mar 20; Authors: Parekh V PMID: 22430100 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Comparing the health status of u.s. Taijiquan and qigong practitioners to a national survey sample across ages.

March 17, 2012

Comparing the health status of u.s. Taijiquan and qigong practitioners to a national survey sample across ages. J Altern Complement Med. 2012 Mar;18(3):281-6 Authors: Komelski MF, Miyazaki Y, Blieszner R Abstract Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine and compare health status across ages using a volunteer sample of U.S. Taijiquan and [...]

A pilot study comparing changes in postural control following training using a video game balance board program and two standard activity-based balance intervention programs.

March 17, 2012

A pilot study comparing changes in postural control following training using a video game balance board program and two standard activity-based balance intervention programs. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 Mar 10; Authors: Pluchino A, Lee SY, Asfour S, Roos BA, Signorile JF Abstract OBJECTIVE: To compare the impacts of Tai Chi, a standard balance exercise [...]

Cognitive changes in multiethnic Asian breast cancer patients: a focus group study.

March 14, 2012

Cognitive changes in multiethnic Asian breast cancer patients: a focus group study. Ann Oncol. 2012 Mar 6; Authors: Cheung YT, Shwe M, Tan YP, Fan G, Ng R, Chan A Abstract BACKGROUND: This study aims to gather descriptions from multiethnic Asian breast cancer patients on their experiences and impact of chemotherapy-associated cognitive changes on their [...]

Psychological effects of Tai Chi Chuan.

March 14, 2012

Psychological effects of Tai Chi Chuan. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2012 Mar 1; Authors: Jimenez PJ, Melendez A, Albers U Abstract This article reviews the scientific studies which have been carried out at the international level on the psychological benefits that Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) brings to those who practice it. It analyzes the framework in [...]

Protocol: inspiratory muscle training for promoting recovery and outcomes in ventilated patients (IMPROVe): a randomised controlled trial.

March 14, 2012

Protocol: inspiratory muscle training for promoting recovery and outcomes in ventilated patients (IMPROVe): a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2012;2(2):e000813 Authors: Bissett BM, Leditschke IA, Paratz JD, Boots RJ Abstract INTRODUCTION: Inspiratory muscle weakness is a known consequence of mechanical ventilation and a potential contributor to difficulty in weaning from ventilatory support. Inspiratory muscle training [...]

Leisure Activities Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Nursing Home Residents With Very Mild or Mild Dementia.

March 14, 2012

Leisure Activities Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Nursing Home Residents With Very Mild or Mild Dementia. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2012 Feb 28; Authors: Cheng ST, Chow PK, Yu EC, Chan AC Abstract OBJECTIVES:: To examine whether leisure activities can alleviate depressive symptoms among nursing home residents with very mild to mild dementia. METHODS:: A cluster-randomized [...]

Efficacy and safety of meditative movement therapies in fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

February 22, 2012

Efficacy and safety of meditative movement therapies in fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Rheumatol Int. 2012 Feb 15; Authors: Langhorst J, Klose P, Dobos GJ, Bernardy K, Häuser W Abstract A systematic review with meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of meditative movement therapies (Qigong, Tai Chi and Yoga) [...]

Benefits of Yoga for Psychosocial Well-Being in a US High School Curriculum: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial.

February 22, 2012

Benefits of Yoga for Psychosocial Well-Being in a US High School Curriculum: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2012 Feb 16; Authors: Noggle JJ, Steiner NJ, Minami T, Khalsa SB Abstract OBJECTIVE:: To test feasibility of yoga within a high school curriculum and evaluate preventive efficacy for psychosocial well-being. METHODS:: Grade 11 [...]

Tai chi and postural stability in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

February 13, 2012

Tai chi and postural stability in patients with Parkinson’s disease. N Engl J Med. 2012 Feb 9;366(6):511-9 Authors: Li F, Harmer P, Fitzgerald K, Eckstrom E, Stock R, Galver J, Maddalozzo G, Batya SS Abstract BACKGROUND: Patients with Parkinson’s disease have substantially impaired balance, leading to diminished functional ability and an increased risk of falling. [...]

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