The Tai Chi for Arthritis Program, as acknowledged by the Centers for Disease Control, has been shown to improve movement, balance, strength, flexibility, relaxation and decrease pain and the ...

Over the past 25 years, there have been almost 500 studies performed on the many health benefits of tai chi. Tai chi has been shown to increase strength, balance and flexibility, to decrease falls in ...

The CDC estimates that more than one in four adults 65 years and older will fall each year. Out of these falls, one in five will result in serious injury, such as broken bones and head injuries. In ...

Rachel Mannen & Emily Harmon talks to ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander about Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. Welcome to Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention — a gentle, safe, and ...

Experts agree that, in most cases, gently exercising and stretching is the best way to reduce arthritis pain and maintain strength. The art of Tai Chi has been used to enhance health for hundreds of ...

In general, seniors find that as they age, their activity levels decrease. For some, the activity level is reduced due to physical limitations or medical conditions. For others, they see a reduction ...

Apr. 30—LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg YMCA, in cooperation with the Union/Snyder Area Agency on Aging, will offer a Tai Chi for Arthritis program to local residents age 60 and up free of charge, thanks to ...