We’ve told you time and again that Tai Chi improves balance and prevents falls, especially for older adults. What we have not really talked about is why older adults are more susceptible to falls. When you think about why people fall, you probably consider factors like slippery floors, tripping over… Continue reading
If you have looked for a job recently, especially if you are in the information technology (IT) field, you’ll notice some interesting perks. Most of us are accustomed to workplace benefits such as paid time off, employer-subsidized healthcare and maybe even reduced-fee gym memberships. Well, some of these really cool… Continue reading
Insomnia is a common problem for older adults and is often caused by health problems. It may also be a side effect of medication or may be caused by anxiety. More than 50% of older adult patients have reported having problems falling asleep, staying asleep and feeling rested/refreshed the next… Continue reading
100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. You know that’s a large number, but consider the magnitude. Try and to count to 1 million. Did you know it would take you about six days to count to 1 million? That’s if you did not take breaks to eat and sleep!… Continue reading
Scientists are constantly discovering more and more exciting benefits of Tai Chi. The most recent study was published in the journal, Cell Transplantation and concluded that people who practice Tai Chi have more of the cells (CD34+) responsible for the renewal, proliferation (rapid growth and multiplication) and cell differentiation (specialization)… Continue reading
