Tai Chi: A Powerful Tool for Senior Mental Health and Parkinson's Disease

A new study conducted in the United States has found that combining tai chi with thinking exercises can improve mental processes and multitasking in older adults who struggle with memory. The effects of the enhanced tai chi program lasted for six months after training, suggesting it could potentially ameliorate cognitive decline in at-risk individuals. The study recruited adults aged 65 and above with self-reported memory decline or mild cognitive impairment and found that the enhanced tai chi program was clinically superior to standard tai chi and stretching exercises in improving cognition and reducing dual-task interference during walking. The researchers are now preparing to expand the program and offer it virtually to reach more populations.