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Tai Chi: A Gentler Way to Exercise for Ailing Hearts
« on: October 18, 2017, 10:47:48 am »
Tai Chi: A Gentler Way to Exercise for Ailing Hearts
Gentle movements may be a steppingstone to traditional exercise
 
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
 

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- People with heart disease who shy away from traditional cardiac rehabilitation may benefit from tai chi.

A small study found that the slow, gentle movements of this traditional Chinese practice may help increase physical activity among those who are reluctant to exercise.

https://medlineplus.gov/news/fullstory_169030.html