Nature

The effect of different exercise modalities on older adults’ quality of life: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial

This assessor-blinded randomized trial was designed to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise, resistance training, and traditional Chinese gong methods on the quality of life (QoL) of older adults ...
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Ancient Chinese exercise matches modern workouts in lowering blood pressure

Ancient method tested: A year-long trial found the traditional Chinese exercise baduanjin reduced blood pressure similarly to brisk walking and some medications. Modern science agrees: A review of ...
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Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says

There is a quiet revolution happening in cardiovascular medicine, and it doesn’t involve a new drug, a surgical device, or a cutting-edge laboratory compound. It involves a series of eight slow, ...
Science Daily

This 800-year-old Chinese exercise helps lower blood pressure naturally

An ancient Chinese exercise routine may be just as powerful as a daily brisk walk for lowering blood pressure — without equipment, gyms, or intense workouts. In a major clinical trial, adults with ...
Nature

Applicability of the Chinese weight self-stigma questionnaire and its relationships with depression, physical exercise, and quality of life

This study aims to validate the psychometric properties of the Chinese College Students’ Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire (WSSQ), with a focus on examining its cross-cultural adaptability to provide ...
The New York Times

Chinese Ritual Exercises Build Fitness at the U.N.; Ancient System Aids Secretariat Force Muscle-Flexing Drill Fosters Serenity

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