Health benefits of tai chi: what is the evidence?
P Huston, B McFarlane - Canadian Family Physician, 2016 - cfp.ca
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 …
A literature review was conducted on the benefits of tai chi for 25 specific conditions, as well …
Effectiveness of Tai Chi in patients with hypertension: an overview of meta-analyses
Background Hypertension affects more than 1 billion people worldwide. Hypertension
management guidelines recommend regular exercise to control blood pressure. Tai Chi is a …
management guidelines recommend regular exercise to control blood pressure. Tai Chi is a …
Physical activity, cardiovascular health, quality of life and blood pressure control in hypertensive subjects: randomized clinical trial
V Arija, F Villalobos, R Pedret, A Vinuesa… - Health and quality of life …, 2018 - Springer
Background Physical activity (PA) promotes cardiovascular health and health related quality
of life (HRQoL), although the effect of that on blood pressure (BP) control has rarely been …
of life (HRQoL), although the effect of that on blood pressure (BP) control has rarely been …
Interventions targeting hypertension and diabetes mellitus at community and primary healthcare level in low-and middle-income countries: a scoping review
JC Correia, S Lachat, G Lagger, F Chappuis, A Golay… - BMC public health, 2019 - Springer
Background Hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are highly prevalent in low-and
middle-income countries (LMIC) and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Recent …
middle-income countries (LMIC) and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Recent …
Effects of Tai Chi-based cardiac rehabilitation on aerobic endurance, psychosocial well-being, and cardiovascular risk reduction among patients with coronary heart …
T Liu, AWK Chan, YH Liu… - European Journal of …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Introduction Tai Chi is an attractive exercise to improve cardiovascular health. This
review aimed to synthesize articles written both in Chinese and in English to evaluate the …
review aimed to synthesize articles written both in Chinese and in English to evaluate the …
Tai Chi exercise is more effective than brisk walking in reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults with hypertension: a randomised controlled trial
Background Physical inactivity is a major modifiable lifestyle risk factor associated with
cardiovascular disease. Tai Chi is a safe and popular form of physical activity among older …
cardiovascular disease. Tai Chi is a safe and popular form of physical activity among older …
The impact of group-based Tai chi on health-status outcomes among community-dwelling older adults with hypertension
C Ma, W Zhou, Q Tang, S Huang - Heart & Lung, 2018 - Elsevier
Objectives To test the effects of group-based Tai chi on health-status outcomes among older
adults with hypertension. Background A high-quality study exploring the effects of Tai chi on …
adults with hypertension. Background A high-quality study exploring the effects of Tai chi on …
Effects of the different Tai Chi exercise cycles on patients with essential hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Y Yin, Z Yu, J Wang, J Sun - Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Objective The main treatment for essential hypertension at this stage is pharmacotherapy.
Long-term pharmacotherapy is costly with some side effects. Tai Chi, a bright star in …
Long-term pharmacotherapy is costly with some side effects. Tai Chi, a bright star in …
Effects of Tai Chi exercise on cardiovascular disease risk factors and quality of life in adults with essential hypertension: A meta-analysis
H Liang, S Luo, X Chen, Y Lu, Z Liu, L Wei - Heart & Lung, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Hypertension is the major attributable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The
effect of Tai Chi on essential hypertension (EH) is contentious. Objectives In this study, we …
effect of Tai Chi on essential hypertension (EH) is contentious. Objectives In this study, we …
Tai Chi exercise for psychological well-being among adults with cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
RE Taylor-Piliae, BA Finley - European Journal of …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background: Regular exercise is beneficial for adults with cardiovascular disease to improve
psychological well-being. Tai Chi is a mind–body exercise thought to promote psychological …
psychological well-being. Tai Chi is a mind–body exercise thought to promote psychological …