Seven women gathered in the basement activities room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Blain, working on memorizing and mastering a series of meditative motions as part of a regular exercise class.

Question: Recent studies show that practicing traditional Chinese tai chi movements can reduce falls in seniors. But isn't this really hard to learn? Answer: Depends on your goal. Researchers at China ...

GRAND FORKS – Walk into the room where the Tai Chi class is conducted at the Grand Forks Senior Center and you immediately feel a sense of peace, quiet and calm. The music is soft and soothing. At the ...

KIMBERLY • Sitting and bending? It’s not so simple for seniors suffering from the ailments of age. Serge “Moose” Azzolini, 76, of Kimberly offers a bit of relief in the form of a unique — and ...

“Tai-Chi Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a grateful form of exercise and is helpful for anyone,” said Council on Aging Director Pam Kelly. “It involves a series of ...

Seniors citizens in Willows are meditating in motion. Ever since taking up tai chi one year ago, Barbara Kistner, 86, has not only improved her strength and balance, but said her overall health and ...

BOSTON — The gentle art of tai chi, as well as strength and flexibility exercises, can help seniors avoid potentially serious falls through conditioning and a gain in self-confidence, according to ...

The ancient art of tai chi, plus a modern twist, may help older adults reverse mild declines in brain power, a new clinical trial reveals. Researchers found that tai chi classes helped older adults ...

FREMONT (KPIX 5) -- Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injury for seniors. A Bay Area assisted living home in Fremont has found a way to keep more seniors on their feet, and it starts by ...

A new study published this week claims that practicing the ancient Chinese martial art of tai chi can boost the health of seniors by lowering blood pressure and strengthening muscles. Researchers from ...