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Yoga and meditation are great ways to help combat stress and maintain strong mental health, research also shows that their effects may translate to physical health as well. Anecdotal statement report lower blood sugar levels after doing some form of these practices, now a recent study from USC Keck School of Medicine published in the …
The ancient Chinese mind-body practice of qigong reduces depressive symptoms and improves quality of life, among women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer. Qigong is an ancient mind-body practice for which a number of previous studies have suggested beneficial health effects. Lorenzo Cohen, from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Texas, USA), and colleagues …
The Chinese wellness practices of Tai Chi and Qigong have positive effects on cardiopulmonary fitness, immune function, bone density, and quality of life. Tai Chi and Qigong, two Chinese wellness practices, have been previously associated with a variety of physical and mental health benefits. Linda Larkey, of Arizona State University (Arizona, USA), and colleagues conducted …