Mindfulness and tai chi practices help cancer survivors manage symptoms
The cancer journey for many patients doesn’t end after treatment. Many live with long-term side effects that affect…
Tai chi and qigong effective for osteoarthritis and similar conditions
Traditional Chinese exercises, such as tai chi, offer wide ranging benefits for people with musculoskeletal disorders. These include…
Why ‘extreme fitness FOMO’ can do more harm than good for people 40 and up
Hyrox, CrossFit, ultra-endurance trail runs – highly challenging activities such as these are popular in Hong Kong. The…
Sports-based interventions may improve motor skills in children with autism
Research suggests that more than half of children with autism spectrum disorder, a neurodevelopmental condition, experience motor impairments.…
Life stages according to traditional Chinese medicine and when you hit your physical peak
For anyone feeling the pressure to have it all figured out by 25, take a breath. According to…
Study reveals high use of complementary health approaches in seniors
Researchers say the finding highlights the need for more evidence and better conversations about risks and benefits of…
Mind and body movement shown to cut dementia risk
When it comes to staying sharper longer, a Massachusetts expert said it’s about much more than getting physical…
Tai chi proves as effective as CBT for long-term insomnia relief
A major clinical trial reveals that while tai chi starts slower than CBT, its steady and lasting impact…
Tai chi could help people with chronic insomnia, experts say
People with chronic insomnia could benefit from tai chi as an alternative to talking therapies, a study has…
Tai chi as good as talking therapy for managing chronic insomnia
Tai chi, a form of mind-body exercise widely practiced in Chinese communities, has similar benefits to talking therapy for middle…
Daily dose of ‘everyday escape’
It only takes 15 minutes to lift spirits and chase away the doldrums of daily life. The trick…
Fitness coach shares a ‘life-changing exercise’ for people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond
Getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up on staying strong, flexible, and active. There’s one simple…