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Effects of different exercises on health-related physical fitness among middle-aged and elderly women

Frontiers in Psychology
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of long-term exercise of Tai Chi Chuan, walking, and Jiamusi gymnastics on the health-related factors of physical fitness among middle-aged and elderly women.MethodsLong-term exercise Tai Chi Chuan group, walking group ...
Xiaorong Bai, Xiaorong Bai, Yuhui Wang, Soh Kim Geok, Zongqiang Jin, Wensheng Xiao, Wensheng Xiao, Junlong Zhang   +7 more
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Identifying Out‐of‐the‐Box Virtual Reality Applications With Geriatric Applicability and Value

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Virtual reality (VR) has the potential to improve the quality of life for older adults. Most studies use proprietary VR programs, specifically designed for one goal, which vastly limits the generalizability and use by the older adult population.
Alexandra Petrakos, Diana Medved, Amber Winder, Leo L. Nelson, Lexi N. Lindquist, Lee A. Lindquist   +5 more
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The effect of Tai Chi Chuan in reducing falls among elderly people: design of a randomized clinical trial in the Netherlands [ISRCTN98840266]

BMC Geriatrics, 2006
Background Falls are a significant public health problem. Thirty to fifty percent of the elderly of 65 years and older fall each year. Falls are the most common type of accident in this age group and can result in fractures and subsequent disabilities ...
van Rossum Erik, Bierma-Zeinstra Sita MA, Verhagen Arianne P, Zeeuwe Petra EM, Faber Marjan J, Koes Bart W   +5 more
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Positive Engagement with Communities through Taiji: Case Study of a One Day Experiential Workshop

, 2011
Whilst the physical health benefits of taiji have been reported, there is limited information on the influences of taiji on mental health. This paper reports on a collaborative one day experiential workshop between a university, a local martial arts ...
Yuen Megson, Denise, Chiu, Jackson, Chen, De Qing   +2 more
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Practice of contemporary dance improves cognitive flexibility in aging

Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2011
As society ages and frequency of dementia increases exponentially, counteracting cognitive aging decline is a challenging issue for countries of the developed world.
Olivier A. Coubard, Stéphanie eDuretz, Virginie eLefebvre, Pauline eLapalus, Lena eFerrufino, Lena eFerrufino   +5 more
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When Is a Wrong Answer Right?: Mediating Indigenous Language Revitalization at Taiwan Indigenous Television

American Anthropologist, Volume 128, Issue 2, Page 259-271, June 2026.
ABSTRACT This article follows producers of Kai Language Heroes, the first Indigenous language game show in the world, as they adapted the genre for language revitalization. Kai Language Heroes is one of many original programs at Taiwan Indigenous Television (TITV), a public broadcaster that serves Taiwan's diverse Austronesian‐speaking peoples. I argue
Eliana Ritts
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Research on the Flow Experience of Tai Chi Chuan

, 2021
Abstract (1) ObjectivesTai Chi Chuan has substantial benefits of strengthening the body, helping people to maintain a high level of energy, etc. In this paper, we investigated the experience and psychology state of Tai Chi Chuan exercise.(2) Equipment and methodsBased on flow theory, we used semi-structured interviews and Chinese flow state ...
Ying Zhang, Yang Feng, Lin Song
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Five‐Year Survival Prognosis of Early‐Onset and Later‐Onset Colorectal Cancer by Clinical and Lifestyle Characteristics

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Volume 41, Issue 6, Page 1792-1802, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Early‐onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) diagnosed at before 50 years of age has been increasing globally. We conducted a nationwide study to compare the associations of clinical and lifestyle characteristics with 5‐year survival between EOCRC and later‐onset colorectal cancer (LOCRC) patients.
Tai‐Chuan Kuan, Chun‐Ying Wu, Chien‐Chih Chen, Edward Giovannucci, Jason J. Liu   +4 more
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Meditation in Motion: Interactive Media Art Visualization Based on Ancient Tai Chi Chuan

, 2022
Tai Chi is an essential concept of Chinese philosophy which refers to the universe's most primitive state of order. Tai Chi Chuan is a martial art and meditative practice that incorporates the Tai Chi philosophy. With the advent of the digital media age,
Wang, Anqi, Braud, Tristan, Gao, Ze, Hui, Pan   +3 more
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Effects of Tai Chi Yunshou exercise on community-based stroke patients: a cluster randomized controlled trial

European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 2018
Backgroud Tai Chi Chuan was used for stroke survivors with balance impairments. However, even a short-form of Tai Chi Chuan includes forms that make the exercise challenging for the stroke survivors.
Guanli Xie, Ting Rao, Lili Lin, Zhengkun Lin, Tianshen Xiao, Ming’ge Yang, Ying Xu, Jinmei Fan, Shufang Lin, Jinsong Wu, Xiaodong Feng, Li Li, Jing Tao, Lidian Chen   +13 more
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