“Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane.” “Wave Hands Like Clouds.” “Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain.” These are not song titles or poems. Rather, they’re the deceptively complex movements of tai chi. With ...

It’s easy to tell people to make exercise part of their daily routine. It’s not so easy to tell them what to do. Some folks like to run marathons or climb mountains. But if you would rather care for ...

Tai chi has a long and storied history of helping people calm their minds, increase their balance and flexibility, and connect with their communities. While some may dismiss this practice as nothing ...

In just minutes per day, you can increase your chances of living longer through these five exercise tips from experts. Simple activities such as doing squats, walking and the deep breathing movements ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave about singing gibbons, how tai chi might lower blood pressure, and why women get quicker benefits from exercise than men. It ...

If you’re getting older, martial arts may not be on your radar as an activity you should take up. In fact, when most people ...

Aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, running, swimming and cycling, "is strongly associated with reduced all-cause ...

A few downward dogs or a stroll around the neighborhood may aid sleep. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep or get restful sleep. It affects nearly 15% of ...

A new study finds that tai chi is better than conventional aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with prehypertension. Tai chi is a traditional form of Chinese martial arts ...

Tai chi master Shirley Chock shares her simple morning exercise to boost energy and reduce stress. Chock's routine involves a few seconds of centering herself physically to promote mental balance.

“Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane.” “Wave Hands Like Clouds.” “Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain.” These are not song titles or poems. Rather, they’re the deceptively complex movements of tai chi. With ...

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art. While historians don’t know exactly when the practice began, it may have been as early as the 8th century. “Tai chi started as a martial art in a time when ...