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Tai chi effective for preventing falls and improving mental health

Previous research on Tai chi, which is both a martial art and health/meditative practice, has shown that the movement form helps improve balance and thus reduce falls, improves sleep and aids osteoarthritis. The authors of a recent review wanted to look at the results of studies examining Tai chi’s effectiveness for medical conditions, such as cancer, high blood pressure and arthritis.

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