Research article summary (published 29 Apr 2009):

The health benefits of tai chi. This gentle form of exercise can prevent or ease many ills of aging and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life.

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Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Harvard women's health watch (Harv Womens Health Watch), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-May; vol 16 (issue 9) : pp 2-4

Dates: Created 2009/06/03; Completed 2009/07/07;

PMID: 19554743, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 7/24/2009, IMS Date: )

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Aging Female Health Behavior Health Education - methods Health Promotion - methods Health Status

Humans Male Mental Health Quality of Life Social Support Tai Ji - methods; psychology

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