The Archives of Internal Medicine published a study in April 2011 using two groups of patients with heart failure. You already know the punchline: Tai Chi can help heart patients feel better. Here are the details:
Researchers split 100 patients with heart failure into two groups: Half participated in a 12-week tai chi program, while the others spent 12 weeks in an educational program learning about heart-related issues, like low-sodium diets and heart-rhythm problems. At the end of the study, the tai chi group reported improvements in mood, less depression, less fatigue, and more energy than the others.
Read more in US News.
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