Tai Chi has long been appreciated as an alternative health practice but conventional Western medicine has begun to take note of its benefits. Tai Chi is now being used for balance therapy, postural re-education, core stabilization and to retrain the human gait cycle. The Tai Chi for Strength and Balance… Continue reading

In 2010 alone, medical costs associated with falls in older adults accounted for about 30 billion in spending. A large proportion of these falls led to hip fractures. In fact, 95% of hip fractures are caused by falls. Additionally, falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury. Even… Continue reading

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

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