The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention program helps improve balance, flexibility, strength and general sense of well-being. It can be performed indoors or outdoors, alone or in socially ...

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 ...

After learning only the first six movements of sun-style tai chi, Marian Anderson could pull on her slacks in the morning without, as she said, "having to hang onto something with one hand." She gets ...

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 ...

Seven women gathered in the basement activities room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Blain, working on memorizing and mastering a series of meditative motions as part of a regular exercise class.

DANVILLE -- Less pain, increased strength and flexibility and an improvement in breathing are just some of the benefits a Tai Chi class will offer to those suffering from arthritis. Emily Fiocchi, a ...

Tai Chi for Arthritis is a program designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis and others. The program includes agile steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The traditional Chinese form of exercise known as tai chi can help reduce pain and physical impairment in people who have knee arthritis, researchers said on Saturday. In their ...

If you have arthritis, exercise can help control aches and pains and even improve other symptoms. Try to stick to a regular fitness plan. Doing so can help you feel better. With osteoarthritis, the ...

WATERLOO – The Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging is offering Tai Chi classes for arthritis and fall prevention in Waterloo from Oct. 19 to Dec. 21. Tai Chi is a gentle exercise option that can help ...