Traditional Chinese exercises are a low-risk, promising intervention that could be helpful in improving quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Tai Chi Helps Improve Physical Capacity of Older People With Chronic Ailments
With Tai Chi there were improvements in the six minute walking test, muscle strength, the time it takes to get up and move, and quality of life.
With Tai Chi there were improvements in the six minute walking test, muscle strength, the time it takes to get up and move, and quality of life.
‘Traditional Chinese exercises such as Tai Chi could be an healthy option for heart patients as it reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and improves their quality of life.’
The team reviewed 35 studies that looked at 2,249 participants in total from 10 different countries. These exercises also had an effect on the cholesterol levels by significantly dropping bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the body. After analysis they found that traditional Chinese exercises can also reduce depression and improve quality of life in people with cardiovascular disease.
However, traditional Chinese exercises did not significantly improve participant’s heart rate and aerobic fitness levels. The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Can High Levels Of Intense Exercise Affect Heart Rhythm?
Adverse clinical events in athletes are explained by exercise acting as a trigger in individuals who are susceptible because of an underlying abnormality.
Adverse clinical events in athletes are explained by exercise acting as a trigger in individuals who are susceptible because of an underlying abnormality.
How Exercise Influences Natural Killer Cells to Shrink Tumors
Intensive physical activity can help the body’s defenses to shrink tumors and prevent cancer recurrence.
Intensive physical activity can help the body’s defenses to shrink tumors and prevent cancer recurrence.
Physical Activity Encouraged in Boys Than in Girls
School and family influences on physical activity may be stronger in boys than in girls in Australia.
School and family influences on physical activity may be stronger in boys than in girls in Australia.
