Contemplative practices, such as meditation and yoga, are increasingly popular among the
general public and as topics of research. Beneficial effects associated with these practices …

Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by high incidence, high disability,
and high fatality, causing great burden to the society, families, and individuals. The changes …

Objective To summarize the evidence on the health benefits of tai chi. Sources of information
A literature review was conducted on the benefits of tai chi for 25 specific conditions, as well …

Abstract Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)
instruments can provide valid, interpretable measures of health status among adults with …

Now in its fifth edition, The Psychology of Exercise: Integrating Theory and Practice is the
ideal resource for undergraduate courses devoted to the study of exercise behavior …

Background This evidence map describes the volume and focus of Tai Chi research
reporting health outcomes. Originally developed as a martial art, Tai Chi is typically taught …

Objective Mental health issues are of increasing public concern, however are often
untreated for a variety of reasons. While limited, the research examining the relationship …

Qigong and Tai-Chi are traditional self-healing, self-cultivation exercises originating in
ancient China. These exercises are characterized by coordinated body posture and …

Objective: Attending to the potential impacts, both positive and negative, of clinical work with
trauma survivors on professionals themselves is a crucial aspect of clinical training and …

Objective To examine whether religious and spiritual interventions (RSIs) can promote
physical health and quality of life in individuals. Methods The following databases were …