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Tai Chi May Work Best to Prevent Falls in Old Age
« on: September 12, 2018, 10:30:35 am »

Tai Chi May Work Best to Prevent Falls in Old Age

By Dennis Thompson

HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, Sept. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The ancient practice of tai chi may beat strength training and aerobics for preventing falls among seniors, a new trial shows.

A modified senior-centered tai chi program reduced falls nearly a third better in a head-to-head comparison with an exercise regimen that combined aerobics, strength training and balance drills, the researchers reported.

https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20180910/tai-chi-may-work-best-to-prevent-falls-in-old-age#1
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Re: Tai Chi May Work Best to Prevent Falls in Old Age
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2018, 10:32:37 am »
Tai Chi is great for balance and coordination in a low impact exercise.
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