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• Comparative efficacy of mind-body exercise for pain, function, quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. There is moderate-certainty evidence that Pilates and Tai Chi may be the most effective mind-body exercises for improving pain and physical function in knee osteoarthritis, while Tai Chi may be the best for improving quality of life. These findings may help clinicians guide their prescription of exercise types with respect to treatment outcomes. 
• Effectiveness of qigong and Tai Chi for quality of life in patients with cancer: an umbrella review and meta-analysis. Qigong and Tai Chi (QTC) have been adopted by cancer patients as the complementary treatment to their conventional care. QTC can be considered a safe intervention method for improving QoL in patients with cancer.
• Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on cognitive function in adults 60 years or older with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The study confirmed TCC's duration-dependent effects on global cognition in older adults (≥60 years) with MCI.
• Comparison of Impact of Various Exercise Modalities on Parkinson's Disease. Home exercise and tai chi demonstrated significant improvements. 
• Evaluating the impact of tai chi therapy on stress reduction among older adults. Tai Chi is a beneficial intervention for managing stress among older adults.
• The Effects of Various Types of Physical Exercise on Health Outcomes in Older Adults with Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials. 
• The Optimal Type and Dose of Exercise for Elevating Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Patients With Depression: A Systematic Review With Pairwise, Network, and Dose-Response Meta-Analyses. Qigong elicits a positive, nonlinear effect on BDNF levels in patients with depression. Gentler exercises such as Qigong, mindfulness, and yoga, with their lower physical demands and greater emphasis on psychological relaxation, may be more suitable for patients with depression, particularly those with lower exercise capacity or motivation. These findings underscore the importance of tailoring exercise prescriptions to individual patient characteristics, disease severity, and exercise preferences in clinical practice. 
• The Science of Tai Chi and Qigong as Whole Person Health- Part II: Evidence Gaps and Opportunities for Future Research and Implementation. 
• When East meets West: incorporating Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese Qigong exercise, in supportive care for cancer patients. 
• Using Integrative Therapies to Improve Patient-Reported Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Living Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline. Qigong (Baduanjin) and Tai Chi are included in evidence-based clinical practice recommendations to guide the use of integrative therapies for the improvement of patient-reported outcomes in breast cancer survivors.
• Effects of Tai Chi on executive function, single-leg dynamic balance, and brain functional connectivity in older adults. Previous studies have confirmed the beneficial effects of Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) on improving balance ability and cognitive function in older adults. Studies have also shown that TCC has significantly superior intervention effects compared to brisk walking in improving neuromuscular function in older adults. Through its multisensory integration training model, TCC simultaneously enhances neuromuscular coordination and brain network collaboration efficiency, promoting the adaptive reorganization of dynamic balance control.
• Effects of physical exercise on physical and mental health in older adults with gait disorders: A systematic review. This review concludes that physical exercise is effective in improving physical and mental health outcomes in older adults with gait disorders, with Tai Chi emerging as the most commonly used and beneficial intervention.
• Revisiting traditional Chinese exercise in prediabetes: effects on glycaemic and lipid metabolism - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tai Chi and several forms of Qigong significantly improve prediabetics' blood glucose and lipid levels. The recommended exercise regimen is 30-50 min per session, 2-3 times per week, for at least three months.
• Benefits and harms of exercise therapy and physical activity for low back pain: An umbrella review. Tai Chi is among the exercise therapies providing small beneficial effects on pain and disability. 
• Effects of different mind-body exercises on quality of life and cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Conclusions: Baduanjin and Tai chi are the most effective MBEs for improving QOL and CRF in female BC survivors, respectively. We recommend that healthcare providers prioritize Baduanjin and Tai chi as complementary therapies for BC survivors.
• Combined Effect of 12 Weeks Baduanjin and Tri-Ball Respiratory Training as a Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Subjects With Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial. Findings underscore the significance of incorporating Baduanjin and respiratory muscle training into the long-term management of COPD patients. By fostering continuous improvements in pulmonary function and exercise capacity, these interventions may help to mitigate disease progression and enhance patients' quality of life.
• Optimal exercise parameters of Baduanjin for balance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Baduanjin represents an affordable and secure method of exercising both the mind and body. Baduanjin has been demonstrated to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in older adults. Studies have found that significant gains begin to be achieved with a minimum of 12 weeks of practice and that 30-49 min of practice, 5-7 times per week, works best for developing different balances. 
• Network Meta-Analysis on the Effects of Traditional Chinese Exercise on Stroke Patients. Exercise plays a crucial role in stroke rehabilitation. Baduanjin may be the most effective intervention for stroke rehabilitation, but Tai Chi and many other forms of Qigong were also found to be helpful.
• Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on physical function and psychiatric symptoms among individuals with mental illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Tai Chi and Qigong effectively enhance physical function and psychiatric symptoms in individuals with schizophrenia or mood disorders. These findings support Tai Chi and Qigong as effective non-pharmacological interventions for individuals with symptoms of mental illness.
• Determinants of Qigong, Tai Chi, and Yoga Use for Health Conditions: A Systematic Review Protocol. 
• Comparative Efficacy of Various Exercise Types on Cancer-Related Fatigue for Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Multiple studies have demonstrated that exercise interventions, psychosocial interventions and mind–body interventions, including Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong, are effective in reducing fatigue during and after cancer treatment. Mind–body interventions are a diverse group of therapies that incorporate slow body movement with relaxed breathing, including Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga. For older cancer survivors, mind–body interventions might be a better choice due to higher feasibility and compliance.
• Unconventional exercises for motor function in Parkinson's disease: an umbrella review of meta-analyses. Unconventional exercises including Qigong demonstrated advantages compared to conventional exercises and passive interventions. 
• Effects of resistance training, Yijinjing and Baduanjin exercise with oral caltrate D on bone mineral density and bone metabolism in older women: a randomised controlled trial. 
• Effects of Different Traditional Chinese Mind-Body Exercises on Learning Abilities, Executive Functions, and Brain Connectivity in Children with Learning Difficulties. Traditional Chinese mind-body exercises, particularly Tai Chi, improve academic performance, executive functions, and prefrontal cortex connectivity in children with learning difficulties. Tai Chi demonstrates superior outcomes, supporting its potential as an effective intervention for cognitive and academic development.
• Remote monitoring of Tai Chi balance training interventions in older adults using wearable sensors and machine learning. This study shows the feasibility of using inertial measurement units and machine learning for detailed Tai Chi movement analysis, offering a scalable method for monitoring practice. This approach has the potential to objectively enhance the evaluation of Tai Chi training protocol adherence, learnability, progression in proficiency, and safety in Tai Chi programs, and thus inform training program parameters that are key to achieving optimal clinical outcomes.
• Exploring the benefits of traditional Chinese exercises (Tai Chi and Qigong) on the anxiety and depression of older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Research shows that traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) significantly improve anxiety and depression in older adults, with intervention frequency, intensity, and duration potentially influencing the outcomes.
• Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Exercise for Obesity and Overweight: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Baduanjin has better fat loss effects and represents a better treatment for weight loss in individuals with obesity and overweight. Tai Chi may be the best method to lose fat while increasing muscle.
• The effects of stretching in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Tai chi and Qigong stretching improves motor symptoms and mobility in people with PD. 
• Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Treatment of Geriatric Heart Disease: A Review. Qigong is a traditional Chinese method for health, wellness, and disease control. It is a physical and mental exercise method that uses breathing adjustment, physical activity adjustment, and consciousness adjustment as means to strengthen the body, prevent and treat diseases, exercise and prolong life, and develop potential. Qigong exercise can significantly enhance cardiovascular function and digestive absorption function and has been shown to improve elderly diseases. Baduanjin exercise twice a week improved clinical outcomes of the patients.
• Effects of the Chinese traditional fitness practice Wuqinxi on balance improvement in older women with a history of falls: a randomized controlled trial. Conclusion: A 24-week Wuqinxi exercise regimen enhances both static and dynamic balance abilities in older women with a history of falls. A longer regimen further improves static balance with eyes open compared to the 12-week mark.
• Effect of Physical Activity (PA) on Chronic Widespread Pain: Insights From Meta-Analysis and Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization. PA interventions are beneficial for reducing pain perception and mood disorders and enhancing the quality of life of patients with CWP. A treatment course of approximately three months is preferable, with BaDuanJin Qigong potentially more effective than other PAs.
• Comparative efficacy of interventions for insomnia in cancer patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Tai Chi exhibited statistically significant improvements in sleep efficiency metrics.
• The Science of Tai Chi and Qigong and Whole Person Health Part I: Rationale and State of the Science. The emerging paradigm of whole person health shares many core principles with traditional complementary and integrative health frameworks, including Tai Chi and qigong (TCQ). In the Fall of 2023, the Harvard Medical School Osher Center for Integrative Health hosted the inaugural international conference on The Science of Tai Chi for Whole Person Health: Advancing the Integration of Mind-Body Practices into Contemporary Health Care held at Harvard Medical School. A two-part white paper was written to summarize key conference topics, findings, and issues. 
• Physical activity and neuroplasticity in neurodegenerative disorders: a comprehensive review of exercise interventions, cognitive training, and AI applications. Mind-body exercises, such as yoga and tai-chi, improved gray matter density in memory-related brain regions by 3-5% and enhanced emotional regulation. Aerobic exercise, resistance training, mind-body practices, and dual-task exercises each offer unique cognitive benefits. Implementing these activities in clinical settings can improve patient outcomes.
• Effects of Tai Chi Versus General Aerobic Exercise on Depressive Symptoms and Serum Lipid Levels Among Older Persons With Depressive Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Study. Tai Chi is a mindfulness-based aerobic exercise. The Tai Chi group exhibited significantly greater reductions in depressive symptoms and improvements in serum lipid profiles compared with the general aerobic exercise group. Tai Chi's mind-body synergy may enhance its antidepressant effects, offering a promising approach to mental health and healthy aging.
• The impact of physical activity on inhibitory control of adult ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tai Chi is included in physical activity interventions. The duration of a single intervention should not exceed 60 minutes. The intervention period for long-term exercise is between six and 24 weeks.
• Effects of consciously controlled slow breathing on cardiac parasympathetic nervous activity postexercise in young healthy males. Slow breathing at six breaths per minute accelerated the reactivation of cardiac parasympathetic nervous activity postexercise, accompanied by improved efficiency of pulmonary gas exchange.
• Effects of Baduanjin Exercise on Depression Severity and Heart Rate Variability in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Major depressive disorder is a common psychiatric condition characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest in life. It is often associated with alterations in autonomic nervous system functioning. Baduanjin exercise may positively influence aspects of autonomic function.
• Comparative effectiveness of various nonpharmacological interventions, including traditional Chinese medicine-based interventions for cancer-related cognitive impairment: a comprehensive network meta-analysis. Cancer-related cognitive impairment is a common complication of cancer and its treatment. Tai Chi/Qigong demonstrated the highest effectiveness in addressing subjective cognitive complaints. Cognitive rehabilitation was the most effective intervention across various domains including overall objective cognitive function, executive function, and language.
• The effect of slow breathing in regulating anxiety. Anxiety is an interactive disorder of the mind and body, characterized by excessive worry about uncertain future events and a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Previous studies have shown that slow, deep breathing can reduce physical tension and anxiety and can effectively regulate anxiety and other emotions.
• Indirect Interventions: Lifestyle Options to Treat Mental Disorders. Both tai chi and qigong reviews of research indicate the benefits in relation to reductions in depression, anxiety, loneliness, social isolation, and stress and improvements in overall well-being.
• Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for breast related cancer fatigue? Network meta-analysis. The study revealed that Tai Chi demonstrates positive effects in ameliorating CRF, enhancing quality of life, and alleviating depressive symptoms among breast cancer patients.
• Effects of Qigong vs. routine physical exercise in school-aged children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomized controlled trial. 
• Research progress on the effects of sedentary behavior and physical activity on diabetes mellitus. Various types of exercise such as Tai Chi reduce the risk of DM.
• The Effect of Tai Chi on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors (CRFs): Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Tai Chi is an effective and safe exercise intervention for managing CRFs, especially for populations unable to engage in high-intensity exercise. While Tai Chi demonstrates modest efficacy compared with other exercises, its safety and accessibility make it a valuable option in clinical practice.
• A Scoping Review on the Efficacy/Effectiveness and Utilization of Complementary and Integrative Health for Pain in the Military Health System. 
• Effects of Tai Chi on Multiple Brain Networks Structure-Function Couplings in Individuals with Subthreshold Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Compared to the control group, participants in the Tai Chi group exhibited significant reductions in depression, stress, and anxiety scores.
• The association between exercise, activities, and frailty in older Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study based on the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) data. Tai Chi is included in the list of exercises associated with a lower likelihood of frailty.
• Combined effects of Tai-Chi gait with mediolateral ground support perturbation on dynamic balance control. Tai-Chi is a broadly used exercise that appeared to decrease the risk of falls. 
• Effect of qigong on pain and disability in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Qigong practice is effective in improving disability in patients with CNLBP
• A review of traditional Chinese medicine intervention methods for depression among college students. Tai Chi and various forms of Qigong are included.
• Effects of Liuzijue Qigong on respiratory function among patients with Parkinson's disease: a randomized clinical trial. The experimental group received Liu Zi Jue Qigong exercise for 12 weeks. Liuzijue Qigong exercise has the potential to enhance respiratory function and mental health in patients with Parkinson's disease in the early and middle stages. These findings could serve as a valuable reference for implementing home-based rehabilitation techniques for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
• Different exercise interventions on quality of sleep in breast cancer survivors-a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Qigong and Tai Chi are among the various exercise interventions for improving sleep disorders in BCS.
• Non-Pharmacological Pain Management for Osteoarthritis: Review Update. Among mind-body therapies, Tai Chi has the strongest evidence base to date. 
• Effects of a 12-week Baduanjin regimen on biomechanical properties of axial muscle fascia in ankylosing spondylitis. Baduanjin significantly enhances the biomechanical properties of axial muscle fascia in AS patients. By improving these properties, Baduanjin may reduce mechanical stress, alleviate micro-damage and inflammation at attachment points, regulate downstream signaling pathways, and potentially limit new bone formation. This study provides scientific support for the use of Baduanjin in managing AS.
• Effect of traditional Chinese exercises on knee osteoarthritis: A network meta-analysis. The efficacy of Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Yijinjing, and Wuqinxi on knee osteoarthritis patients is superior to that of usual care. Baduanjin had the best effect in improving stiffness, physical function and overall score, and both Baduanjin and Tai Chi were the best options for improving pain.
• The impact of 24-forms Tai Chi on alpha band power and physical fitness in young adults: a randomized controlled trial. Tai Chi can enhance physical fitness and alpha-band power in college students, suggesting its potential as a health-promoting activity.
• Longitudinal Utilization of Invasive Pain Treatment Procedures Among Veterans with Chronic Pain Following Use of Whole Health Services and Complementary and Integrative Health Therapies. Whole Health care, including CIH therapies such as Qigong and Tai Chi, may help patients interrupt patterns of escalating and invasive pain care.
• Effects of Optimal Tai Chi forms in alleviating knee pain among Hispanic people with knee osteoarthritis: A case series. The 2-week, 4-form-based Optimal Tai Chi program can significantly reduce the knee pain in Hispanic people with KOA.
• Tai Chi improves balance, mobility and gait function of the lower limbs in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tai chi is a safe and effective rehabilitation intervention that can enhance the balance and mobility functions of the lower limbs in patients with Parkinson's disease.
• Effect of traditional Chinese exercise on pulmonary function in middle-aged and older patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial. Traditional Chinese exercise can serve as an effective therapeutic tool for middle-aged and older patients with COPD.
• The Effects and Optimal Dosage of Traditional Chinese Exercises on Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Traditional Chinese exercise has been shown to significantly improve balance, muscle strength, and joint position sense in CAI patients. Based on the current findings, Tai Chi training appears to provide greater benefits for CAI patients. It is recommended that CAI patients participate in Tai Chi training twice a week, with each session lasting 60minutes, over a 12-week period.
• The effect of the Tai Chi intervention on self-esteem and self-confidence perception in adult populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tai Chi interventions have a moderately positive effect on self-esteem among adults. Tai Chi exercise classes could be a potential strategy to implement within communities, especially among individuals in higher need to improve their self-esteem such as older adults and patients having chronic illnesses that have detrimental effects on their psychological well-being.
• A Tai Chi Program Improves Physical Performance Measures in Adolescents With Down Syndrome and Enhances Their Parents' Psychological Well-Being: A Randomized Controlled Trial.  A six week Tai Chi program improved physical measures in adolescents with Down syndrome and psychological well-being of their parents. Establishing TC programs in sport associations could positively impact this population's physical performance.
• Effect of Tai Chi combined with music therapy on the cognitive function in older adult individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Conclusion: Twelve weeks of Tai Chi combined with music therapy substantially improved cognitive function in older adult individuals with MCI. This combined intervention is more effective than Tai Chi alone, highlighting its potential as a non-pharmacological approach to enhance cognitive health in the aging population.
• Exploring the impact of different types of exercise on working memory in children with ADHD: a network meta-analysis. Mind-body exercises such as Tai Chi typically emphasize concentration, breath control, and relaxation. Studies have shown that such exercises help reduce anxiety levels in children with ADHD and enhance the stability of their attention.
• Efficacy of Chinese Medicine on Postoperative Rehabilitation of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), a Randomized Controlled Study. Qigong healing sounds in combination with Chinese herbal medicine enhanced patients' QoL and physical endurance, and mitigated complications.
• Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on cancer-related cognitive impairment in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Qigong and Tai Chi were among the most effective methods to improve subjective cognition.
• Effect of traditional Chinese fitness exercises on bone mineral density of middle-aged and elderly people-A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Traditional Chinese exercises (Tai Chi and various forms of Qigong) may provide safe and feasible interventions for improving BMD in middle-aged and elderly people. Although there are no significant differences among most interventions, the SUCRA rankings suggest each exercise has potential advantages in different areas, providing a reference for personalized bone health management.
• The effects of an acute Tai Chi on emotional memory and prefrontal cortex activation: a fNIRS study.  Tai Chi, compared to cycling and rest, significantly enhanced positive emotional memory and L-DLPFC activation. These findings highlight the unique potential of Tai Chi to improve emotional memory through increased cortical activation, suggesting its effectiveness as a cognitive-emotional intervention.
• Taichi on the brain: an activation likelihood estimated meta-analysis of functional neuroimaging data. 
• Impact of exercise training on cognitive function in patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Participation in exercise training, whether aerobic exercise alone or in combination with resistance or muscular strength, healthy qigong, dance or breathing exercises, can improve cognitive performance to varying degrees in people with COPD.
• Comparative effects of Health Qigong and closed motor exercise on the physical and mental health of female drug rehabilitation participants: a randomized controlled trial. The combined intervention of Health Qigong and closed motor exercises is more effective in improving physical and mental health metrics among female drug rehabilitation participants than either intervention alone. These findings suggest that incorporating a combination of traditional martial arts and closed motor exercises could enhance rehabilitation programs for drug rehabilitation.
• Grey matter volume predicts improvement in geriatric depression in response to Tai Chi compared to Health Education. 
• Effects of exercise interventions on cognition, physical function and quality of life among older adults with cognitive frailty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Exercise conducted ≥3 times per week, each session lasting ≤45 min and cycle≤12 weeks, had better-improved cognition. Traditional mind-body exercises like Baduanjin were more effective than resistance training for enhancing cognition.
• Effect of Tai Ji and/or Qigong on patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global health problem with high morbidity and mortality. Tai Ji and Qigong are traditional Chinese meditative movements, benefit COPD patient's physical and mental health.
• Comparative study of Baduanjin and brisk walking on balance and stability in older adults.  Long-term practice of health Qigong-Baduanjin can exert a beneficial impact on improving the muscle strength of the lower limb joints and ankle joint flexibility, improving the static balance ability of the elderly, and consequently reducing their risk of falling.
• Traditional Chinese Baduanjin Exercise With Nursing and Peer Group Support in the Care of Patients After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Evaluation of Application and Survival Analysis. Integrating Baduanjin Qigong exercises with continuous care alleviated anxiety, improved sleep quality, and prolonged median survival time in patients.
• The effect of Tai Chi on plasma homocysteine in 1176 adults: a propensity score matching-based study. Tai Chi practice is associated with reducing a blood amino acid associated with cardiovascular diseases. 
• Research Trends of Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis. Research on TCM therapies for COPD has gained growing attention over the past decade. Tai Chi is among the most commonly studied TCM interventions.
• Comparative study of Baduanjin and brisk walking on balance and stability in older adults. Long-term practice of Qigong Baduanjin can exert a beneficial impact on improving the muscle strength of the lower limb joints and ankle joint flexibility, improving the static balance ability of the elderly, and consequently reducing their risk of falling.
• Lifestyle interventions for dementia risk reduction: A review on the role of physical activity and diet in Western and Asian Countries. Tai Chi is a traditional mind-body practice used as a physical activity lifestyle intervention for dementia risk reduction.
• [Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's disease : focus on physical therapy]. Physical therapy practices, including Tai Chi, have shown positive results throughout the course of the disease.
• The efficacy and safety of Baduanjin exercise as complementary therapy for pain reduction and functional improvement in knee osteoarthritis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Conclusion: Baduanjin exercise appears to be an effective and safe complementary therapy for improving pain and function in patients with KOA.
• Effects of different types of Tai Chi intervention on motor function in older adults: a systematic review. This review examined four types of TC interventions and found strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of Yang-style TC in improving motor function in older adults with functional impairments. Based on the findings, it is recommended that individuals with functional impairments engage in Yang-style 24-movement TC, with an intervention duration of 12 weeks, practicing two to five times a week for 60 min each session.
• Effects of tai chi based on information and communication technology for patients with mild cognitive impairment on cognitive and physical function: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tai chi has been shown to effectively mitigate cognitive decline in older adult patients by promoting the integration of body and mind (2–8). Traditional tai chi, delivered through on-site instruction and exercises, has commonly been used to improve cognitive function in older adults. However, recent studies have explored the use of information and communication technologies (ICT), such as virtual reality, video games, and online platforms, to facilitate tai chi exercises for older adult individuals, particularly those with cognitive impairment. This study confirms the importance of tai chi for cognitive and physical functioning in patients with mild cognitive impairment. Compared with traditional tai chi, communication technology-based tai chi showed greater benefits in promoting rehabilitation. The effective and feasible interventions could improve the physical health of many older adult patients, these findings provide valuable insights and decision-making guidance for clinical practice and public health with older patients with mild cognitive impairment.
• The Impact of Long-Term Tai Chi Practice on the Trust Behavior of Middle-Aged People.  Long-term practice of Tai Chi can enhance decision-making speed and influence brain activity. It provides important reference for understanding the relationship between Tai Chi and the trust behavior of middle-aged people.
• The impact of exercise during radiotherapy on treatment-related side effects in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Exercise therapy including Tai Chi can effectively alleviate cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients. Exercise therapy shows potential for improving quality of life, sleep, and depressive symptoms.
• Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on depressive and anxiety symptoms in pregnant women: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Non-pharmacological therapies are increasingly being used to improve depressive and anxiety symptoms in pregnant women. Mind-body exercises including Qigong and Tai Chi can help pregnant women alleviate anxiety and stress, promote sleep quality, and improve overall physical and mental health.
• Differential effects of exercise training protocols on blood pressures and lipid profiles in older adults patients with hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis. 
• Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Tai Chi Chuan for Older Adults With Sleep Disorders and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Sleep disorders and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) commonly coexist in older adults, increasing their risk of developing dementia. Long-term tai chi chuan has been proven to improve sleep quality in older adults.
• Effects of body weight-supported Tai Chi Yunshou training on upper limb motor function in stroke patients: A three-arm parallel randomized controlled trial
• Public Health. Baduanjin exercise showed beneficial effects on cognition among older adults. 
• A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Asian Exercise Techniques and Various Physical Activity Interventions in Middle and Late Adulthood Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis. Low-intensity physical activities, particularly Asian exercise techniques such as Baduanjin and Tai Chi, significantly alleviated symptoms of knee osteoarthritis in middle and late adulthood. Pain levels decreased, stiffness improved, and physical function significantly improved. The results suggest that Baduanjin exercises can be effectively integrated into community-based programs for middle-aged and older adults to manage knee osteoarthritis symptoms, offering a cost-effective nonpharmacological intervention.
• Effects of different exercise types on balance function in healthy older adults and Parkinson's patients: a systematic review. Tai Chi significantly enhanced balance and motor function. Optimal balance improvements are achieved by performing interventions three to four times per week, with each session lasting 50-60 min, over 12 weeks.
• Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on physical function and health in breast cancer patients. Motor function and sleep quality improved significantly after TCC intervention for 3 months in breast cancer patients. At the same time, some hematological metabolic biomarkers also improved.
• Associations of Tai Chi With Depression and Anxiety Among Older Adults: Nationwide Study Findings From a Network Perspective. This study underscored how practicing Tai Chi is associated with reduced overall prevalence and severity of depression and different interactions of depressive and anxiety symptoms among older adults.
• Effects of mind-body exercise on physical ability, mental health and quality of life in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Mind-body exercise can be used as a supplement therapy to conventional rehabilitation therapy, which is not only low intensity, high safety, but also because it is not limited to the site, can be accepted by most people and accelerate the rehabilitation process of stroke. Qigong (Baduanjin) exercise for more than four weeks, 6–10 times a week, 15–40 min each time can significantly improve balance function and quality of life in stroke patients.  Tai Chi has shown the most comprehensive improvement in balance, limb movement function, daily life activities, and depression.
• The Effect of Adherence to a Tai Chi Intervention on Quality of Life of Older People Living With Dementia. 
• Online control ability affects precision fitting performances of long-term Tai Chi practitioners in older adults. Age-related decline in goal-directed behavior could be risky for older adults to maintain daily activities. Our previous studies have shown that long-term Tai Chi (TC) practice could improve motor performance and postural control during goal-directed tasks. The long-term TC practitioners might exhibit better online control ability in the precision fitting task than the sedentary and brisk walking groups, leading to more smooth and effortless goal-directed movement executions. Therefore, the long-term TC practice could be an effective intervention for maintaining precision manual motor control among older adults.
• What Will Deliver the Best Bang-For-Your-Treatment-Buck? Treatment Effects of Physical Therapy Approaches to Managing Chronic Ankle Instability: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Interventions that emphasized strengthening and balance exercises were the most effective strategy for achieving best function and pain relief for patients with CAI. Multimodal exercises and tai chi might improve ankle range of motion and instability, respectively. 
• Optimal exercise dose-response improves health-related quality of life in cancer survivors: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis of RCTs. This research categorizes tai chi, qigong, and yoga as mind-body exercise (MBE). The optimal dose of MBE was 390 METs-min/week (Metabolic Equivalents of Task). The optimal dose for qigong and tai chi was significantly lower than other forms of exercise. A previous study confirmed an improvement in the health-related quality of life of cancer patients through tai chi and qigong.
• An updated network meta-analysis of non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) for primary hypertension in adults: insights from recent studies. Primary hypertension significantly impacts global cardiovascular health, contributing to increased mortality rates and posing a substantial public health challenge. Lifestyle + Tai Chi is a preferred NPI. Breathing exercises and tui na are also beneficial. The study reinforces the role of NPIs in managing primary hypertension.
• Effect of Qigong exercise on quality of life and cortisol in patients with cancer: a non-randomized controlled trial. Six-month Guolin Qigong improved quality of life, physical function, and pain, and has a beneficial effect on the well-being of cancer patients.
• The Impact of Exercise Interventions on Pain, Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Exercise interventions, including low-impact activities like Tai Chi, have emerged as effective non-pharmacological strategies for managing OA symptoms.  Low-impact interventions, such as Tai Chi and aquatic therapy, offer additional benefits by improving balance and reducing fall risk, particularly in older adults. Recent studies underscore the effectiveness of multimodal interventions that integrate exercise with dietary changes and educational components to achieve sustained improvements in QoL and functional capacity.
• Promoting workplace psychological wellbeing through Yoga and Tai Chi classes in female university employees. Findings highlight the potential positive impact of Tai Chi and Yoga programs on the psychological wellbeing and perceived mental health of female university employees. Immediate reductions in state anxiety following single sessions further underscore the potential of these practices for short-term stress relief. Overall, the results support the implementation of mind-body practices in workplace settings to promote a healthier work environment.
• Alternative Therapies for Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: A Mini Review. Rehabilitation therapies such as Tai Chi and Baduanjin have shown promise in improving sleep disorders and motor symptoms in PD patients.
• Effects of Tai Chi on physical performance, sleep, and quality of life in older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Exercise is a promising nonpharmacological intervention to delay the progression of cognitive impairment and improve physical function and sleep quality in patients. Tai Chi improved physical performance, sleep efficiency, and quality of life in older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. According to these results, Tai Chi may be a more effective therapeutic approach for cognitive impairment than conventional exercise.
• Pain management and social functioning limitations among adults with chronic pain by diabetes status: National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019-2020. Results suggest adults with diabetes and chronic pain may be missing beneficial opportunities to manage pain nonpharmacologically through the use of techniques such as Qigong and Tai Chi.
• Chinese Medicines Treatment for Sleep Disturbance in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Network Meta-Analysis. Qigong is among the optimal TCM treatments for enhancing sleep quality in BC survivors. 
• Effect of Baduanjin exercise on health and functional status in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a community-based, cluster-randomized controlled trial. Baduanjin has been shown to be an effective method of exercise for promoting body function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). No adverse events were reported during the study. The positive effects of Baduanjin exercise on the subjective symptoms of COPD patients are similar to those of CPR.
• Physical Activity Engagement After Tai Ji Quan Intervention Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Memory Concerns: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.  Home-based Tai Chi training (delivered via videoconferencing) increased moderate to vigorous physical activity 6 months following cessation of the intervention compared with stretching. These findings suggest that Tai Chi may be promoted as an avenue to achieve physical activity guidelines for older adults with MCI or subjective memory concerns.
• Qigong Therapy for Stress Management: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. This systematic review suggests the potential of Qigong therapy for stress management. 
• Digital Monitoring of Tai Chi Balance Training in Older Adults Using Wearable Sensors and Machine Learning. This study shows the feasibility of using IMUs and machine learning for detailed Tai Chi movement analysis, offering a scalable method for monitoring practice. This approach has the potential to objectively enhance the evaluation of Tai Chi training protocol adherence, learnability, progression in proficiency, and safety in Tai Chi programs, and thus inform training program parameters that are key to achieving optimal clinical outcomes.
• Effects of Tai Chi exercise on pain, functional status, and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis. A 25-week TCEP is safe and can improve chest and spinal mobility in home-dwelling individuals with OA or iA.
• The effect of Tai Chi on elderly depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Tai Chi can significantly improve depressive symptoms and quality of life in elderly individuals with depression.
• Tai Chi and Wellness Interventions for Veterans with Gulf War Illness: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial. Satisfaction was high, there were no adverse events, and over half the participants attended 75% or more sessions with no significant differences between groups. Findings indicate that both Tai Chi and Wellness are feasible and acceptable. Both interventions may have a salutary impact on pain interference, depression, and verbal learning with some advantages for Tai Chi.
• The effectiveness of Tai Chi for patients with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tai Chi improved cognitive function in MCI patients.
• Cancer and Stress: Understanding the Connections and Interventions. Qigong and Tai Chi (TCQ) are among the forms of mindful movement that have shown many health benefits. These exercises can be practiced anywhere - at home or outside, without requiring special equipment. With practice, TCQ can influence stress centers (activating the parasympathetic nervous system) to reduce stress hormones and lower blood pressure and heart rate. Multiple clinical trials have shown the benefits of TCQ. In patients with cancer, TCQ has been shown to improve quality of life, decrease fatigue, improve cognition, and improve immune functioning. TCQ is recommended to help treat anxiety/depressive symptoms for patients with breast cancer after they have completed therapy.
• Effect of five traditional Chinese medicine exercises on insomnia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Qigong and Tai Chi exercises can be used as an effective treatment for insomnia, and liuzijue is the most effective of the studied options.
• At least 150 min per week of Tai chi practice improves sleep quality in the older people: evidence from a meta-analysis. Older individuals engaging in at least 150 min per week of Tai chi practice can improve sleep quality. Beyond this threshold, extending the duration of individual practice sessions or the exercise programme does not yield additional benefits for sleep quality.
• The effects of Baduanjin exercise on the psychological condition and heart rate variability of sports-disadvantaged college students: A randomised trial. Sixteen weeks of Baduanjin exercise may substantially enhance HRV, potentially aiding in balancing sympathetic-vagal nerve activity and thus contributing to the regulation of mental health.
• Influence of Baduanjin on cardiopulmonary function in long-term practitioners and beginners. Baduanjin Qigong, a traditional Chinese exercise for health enhancement and chronic disease prevention, has been practiced for millennia. Baduanjin positively impacts cardiovascular function and exercise performance, with long-term practitioners showing significantly better cardiovascular recovery and overall function.
• Move or Not to Move: Factors of Mind-Body Practice Engagement in a Population-Based Study. Mind-body practices (MBPs), which include seated- (meditation) and movement-based practices (yoga, Tai Chi, qigong), have grown increasingly popular in the United States for improving mental and physical wellness. Findings suggest that combined-MBPs are utilized by a significant portion of the U.S. population and that engagement has varied distribution across sociodemographic and health factors. Considering the association of combined-MBP usage with mental and physical health needs, the authors recommend that health care providers suggest combined-MBPs as an additional resource for patients with psychological distress or mild chronic pain. Future practice and research can focus on increasing accessibility to MBPs in education settings to reduce racial-ethnic disparities.
• [Effects of Qigong on Cancer-Related Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance, Cognitive Impairment, and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis]. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommends qigong as an aerobic exercise for reducing cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors. Qigong exercises that include specific "moving meditation" and "dynamic posture" components and are performed for session durations of 60 to 90 minutes with 3 to 5 sessions per week for a period of 8 to 12 weeks may reduce cancer-related fatigue and sleep disturbance in survivors of breast cancer. Furthermore, the overall effects of these improvements were shown to enhance survivor quality of life.
• Interoceptive Ability and Emotion Regulation in Mind-Body Interventions: An Integrative Review. It is increasingly recognized that interoceptive ability, the capacity to detect, interpret, and consciously integrate signals related to the physiological condition of the body, is central to emotion experience and regulation. Interoceptive ability can be trained and improved through mind-body interventions. Qigong is an interoceptive practice and therapy (intervention).
• Tai chi improves balance performance in healthy older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tai Chi positively affects the balance performances of healthy older adults. Engaging in short-term (≤12 weeks) exercise for more than two 45-min sessions per week has been found to produce more pronounced effects. The effectiveness of Yang-style tai chi is superior to that of Sun-style tai chi.
• Falls prevention interventions for community-dwelling older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits, harms, and patient values and preferences. Tai Chi of at least over 1-2 years is among the group interventions found effective in preventing falls among community-dwelling older adults.
• Effects of traditional Chinese exercises or their integration with medical treatments on cognitive impairment: a network meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials. The extended practice of Tai Chi and Qigong enhances cognitive function in patients with cognitive impairment.
• Influence of Qigong Wuqinxi on Pain, Sleep, and Tongue Features in Older Adults. The Qigong Wuqinxi exercise was found to positively improve chronic pain and TCM constitutions in community-dwelling older adults and may be promoted in community care centers to improve the health status of older adults.
• A pilot randomized clinical trial examining the effects of Qigong on inflammatory status and sleep quality in people with Parkinson's disease. 
• Impact of Baduanjin Qigong Exercise on Fatigue in Patients with Lung Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Patients report fatigue as the most distressing symptom associated with cancer and treatment. Baduanjin has beneficial effects on reducing fatigue. This study showed that Baduanjin was a better exercise than routine activity in relieving their fatigue.
• Effectiveness of a 12-week combining tai chi and yoga program on pulmonary function and functional fitness in COPD patients. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) poses significant challenges to both patients and healthcare providers due to its progressive nature and adverse impact on respiratory function and quality of life (QoL). The 12-week TY combining program represents a safe, feasible, and effective adjunctive therapy for COPD management in older male patients. By addressing multiple dimensions of health and functioning, including pulmonary and cardiovascular health, functional fitness, and quality of life, this holistic approach holds promise for optimizing outcomes in COPD patients. 
• The effects of baduanjin qigong exercise via telerehabilitation in ankylosing spondylitis: A randomized controlled study. Baduanjin qigong should be added to rehabilitation programs as a complementary method to improve fatigue levels, chest expansion, flexibility, functionality, and quality of life in patients with AS.
• Examining Preliminary Efficacy of a Qigong Intervention in Veterans with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the preliminary efficacy of an 8-week qigong intervention in managing biopsychosocial outcomes in veterans with chronic low back pain (CLBP). The results indicated that all pain-related outcomes (pain intensity, low back pain-related disability, and pain interference) and sleep disturbance decreased significantly in the qigong group compared to the control group.
• Clinical implications: The combination of gentle, slow-paced movements, along with the focused mindfulness of qigong, may improve physiological and psychosocial health. Charged with this information, healthcare providers (e.g., nurses, physical therapists) should consider non-pharmacological interventions such as qigong for veterans with CLBP.
• The Efficacy of 12-Week Progressive Home-Based Strength and Tai-Chi Exercise Snacking in Older Adults: A Mixed-Method Exploratory Randomised Control Trial. Maintaining physical function is important for independence and frailty prevention in later life, but very few older adults meet exercise recommendations. The home-based exercise and Tai-chi snacking programme significantly improved lower extremity strength, balance, and mobility in pre-frail older adults. This programme is considered to be a beneficial, acceptable and easy implemented physical function intervention. 
• Effectiveness of Tai Chi exercise on balance, falls, and motor function in older adults: a meta-analysis. Tai Chi effectively enhances balance and physical function in older adults, with notable potential for fall risk reduction. Overall results support Tai Chi as a valuable intervention to promote older adults' health.
• Effect of Qigong Exercises on Symptoms Seen in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Systematic Review. Qigong exercises are effective in reducing the pain, depression, anxiety, fatigue, and FM effects experienced by fibromyalgia patients and improving sleep quality. Incorporating Qigong exercises into care may be effective in reducing fibromyalgia symptoms.
• Comparing the effectiveness of five traditional Chinese exercises in improving balance function in older adults: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Tai Chi, Liuzijue (Qigong Healing Sounds), and Yijinjing (Qigong Tendon Changing Practice) improved the static, dynamic, and overall balance outcomes, respectively. Baduanjin (Qigong 8 Pieces Brocade) and Wuqinxi (Qigong Animal Frolics) showed noteworthy intervention effects on the Berg Balance Scale. Older adults can make a reasonable choice among these TCEs based on their needs.
• An unsupervised online Tai Chi program for people with knee osteoarthritis ("My Joint Tai Chi"): Study protocol for the RETREAT randomised controlled trial. 
• Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare Provider Perceptions of Confidence Following a Wheelchair/Adaptive Tai Chi Chuan Training. Overall results offer support for wheelchair/adaptive tai chi chuan training as one strategy that can be utilized to increase the success of holistic veteran healthcare.
• Embodied cognition driven Qigong: a cross-sectional study and a pilot randomized controlled trial on managing depression and preventing relapse in substance dependence. The 12-week Qigong training not only mitigated depression in individuals with SUDs, but also enhanced self-esteem and mental resilience, and reducing the propensity for relapse. It highlights the importance of physical activity in promoting mental health improvement and integrates traditional Chinese exercises with contemporary psychological insights, offering a comprehensive approach to drug rehabilitation and the integration of cultural practices in holistic health interventions.
• Humanistic and Holistic Strategies for Combating Mental Health Sequelae in the Elderly During the Post-COVID Era. Mind-body interventions including Qigong and Tai Chi can be used in a holistic patient-centric manner to prevent infectious diseases and post-infection consequences. Further, they enhance immunomodulation along with mental health in the elderly.
• Effect of an Exercise Intervention Based on General Adaptation Syndrome Model on Psychological Experience in Community-Dwelling Elderly. Interventions based on GAS Model with Tai Chi can effectively alleviate negative psychological experience in the elderly, enhance their positive psychological experience, and positively promote the psychological health of the elderly.
• Effect of Baduanjin exercise on acute myocardial infarction in patients with anxiety and depression after percutaneous coronary intervention: A randomized controlled trial. Baduanjin exercise for 8 weeks improved the cardiac function and mental state of patients with anxiety and depression. 
• Shen-based Qigong Exercise improves cognitive impairment in stable schizophrenia patients in rehabilitation wards: a randomized controlled study. Qigong led to an improvement in cognitive impairment in stable schizophrenia patients in rehabilitation wards.
• The effects of Tai Chi and Baduanjin on breast cancer patients: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Tai Chi and Baduanjin are nonpharmacological interventions that are widely applied among cancer patients. Tai Chi and Baduanjin are viable and effective nonpharmacological approaches for treating breast cancer patients, as they yield better results than traditional treatment methods.
• Neuromuscular synergy characteristics of Tai Chi leg stirrup movements: optimal coordination patterns throughout various phases. This study identified the optimal muscle synergy patterns for each phase, supporting the fluidity and force generation of the leg stirrup movement. This provides Tai Chi athletes with a more efficient way to exert strength and maintain balance.
• The effects of Baduanjin on fine motor skills in mild and moderate Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial. A 4-week Baduanjin exercise is effective in improving fine motor function and quality of life in patients with mild and moderate PD. The results suggest a promising intervention to be implemented in community or home settings for managing fine motor impairment in PD.
• A literature review of Chinese traditional Baduanjin qigong for perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms. There is evidence for positive effects of Baduanjin in addressing perimenopausal mental disorders and postmenopausal osteoporosis. 
• The effect of Baduanjin on body mass and body composition of college students: A randomized controlled trial. Regular Baduanjin exercise training may be beneficial for improving body composition in young adults.
• Effects of Tai Chi on anxiety and theta oscillation power in college students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial. The positive influence of TC on college students' psychological well-being and brain function is evident, leading to reduced anxiety levels and increased theta oscillatory activity. The study recommends actively promoting TC practice among college students to enhance mental health and address post-pandemic psychological challenges.
• Effect of traditional Chinese exercises on the physical and mental health of stroke patients: a meta-analysis. Traditional Chinese exercises have a positive effect on the physical and mental health of stroke patients, with the most significant benefit observed in balance function. 
• The impact of anterior knee displacement on knee joint load during the forward bow step in Tai Chi.
• Effects of Standard Tai Chi on Exercise Capacity and Mental Health in Exercise-Deprived Overweight/Obese Adults and Assessment of Participant Adherence. Tai Chi, integrating both physical and mental conditioning, reduced weight, improved exercise capacity and mental happiness, and increased adherence, providing a sustainable exercise program.
• Unmet Needs in Spondyloarthritis: Pathogenesis, Clinical Trial Design, and Nonpharmacologic Therapy.  Recent studies provide encouraging evidence that mind-body interventions such as tai chi, qigong, yoga, and meditation have benefits for patients with SpA, particularly those with pain. 
• Effectiveness of a 12-Week Combining Tai Chi and Yoga Program on Pulmonary Function, and Functional Fitness in COPD Patients. The 12-week Tai Chi Yoga program represents a safe, feasible, and effective adjunctive therapy for COPD management in older male patients. By addressing multiple dimensions of health and functioning, including pulmonary and cardiovascular health, functional fitness, and quality of life, this holistic approach holds promise for optimizing outcomes in COPD patients. 
• The impact of integrated health Qigong and dance exercise on cardiovascular function in middle-aged and elderly women.  Health Qigong, integrated with dance exercise effectively enhances pulse wave velocity, blood lipid levels, and cardiac function in middle-aged and elderly women. These findings suggest that incorporating such exercises may contribute to the prevention or delay of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease in this population.
• Network meta-analysis evaluating the impact of diverse exercise regimens on quality of life in women post-breast cancer surgery. Qigong and Tai Chi are among the exercise interventions that demonstrated an impact on quality of life in women following breast cancer surgery.
• Effects of Sitting Baduanjin Exercises on Cognitive Function, Attention, and Muscle Strength among Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Sitting Baduanjin exercises feature simple actions, are convenient, and have positive effects on improving cognitive function, attention, and muscle strength in patients with MCI.
• The impact of mind-body exercise on the quality of life in older adults: the chain mediation effect of perceived social support and psychological resilience.  The study results show that mind-body exercises (Tai Chi, Ba Duan Jin, Yi Jin Jing) are significantly and positively correlated with the quality of life in older adults.  Mind-body exercises not only improve the quality of life for older adults but also indirectly enhance it by strengthening perceived social support and psychological resilience. This study provides significant reference for developing health intervention strategies targeted at older adults, suggesting that promoting mind-body exercises can improve their sense of perceived social support and psychological resilience, thereby increasing their quality of life.
• The Effect of Tai Chi (Bafa Wubu) Training and Artificial Intelligence-Based Movement-Precision Feedback on the Mental and Physical Outcomes of Elderly. Providing real-time AI-based movement feedback during tai chi training offers greater health benefits for older adults compared to standard training without feedback.
• Enhancing career adaptability in college students: a Tai Chi-based sports intervention study. This study contributes to the field by demonstrating that physical activity, particularly one embedded with deep cultural and philosophical significance like Tai Chi, can effectively enhance the career adaptability of college students. It advocates for the inclusion of positive youth-based physical practices in developmental interventions aimed at preparing youth for the challenges of the modern workforce.
• Developing a Sitting Simple Baduanjin program for advanced cancer patients with the fatigue-sleep disturbance symptom cluster: A feasibility study. The findings support the feasibility of the Sitting Simple Baduanjin program for advanced cancer patients and show promise in improving patients' levels of the fatigue-sleep disturbance symptom cluster and quality of life.
• Research on the intervention effect of Five-Element Music combined with Eight-Section Brocade on depression among medical students in higher vocational colleges. Five-Element Music and Eight-Section Brocade can improve depression, anxiety, and sleep status among medical students in higher vocational colleges. The combined intervention of the two is more effective than a single method, and it is worth promoting and applying in higher vocational colleges.
• Long-term follow-up of the treatment for severe COVID-19 with qigong exercise and acupressure: A randomized controlled trial. Qigong exercise and acupressure significantly improved pulmonary function, symptoms of cough and dyspnea, and shortened hospital stays for patients with severe COVID-19 compared with standard therapies alone. This combined therapy also had long-term sustained efficacy for dyspnea, chest tightness, and cough in patients with COVID-19, especially in young and middle-aged patients, and the effect was significant at the 14th month of follow-up.
• Developing a Sitting Simple Baduanjin program for advanced cancer patients with the fatigue-sleep disturbance symptom cluster: A feasibility study. The findings support the feasibility of the Sitting Simple Baduanjin program for advanced cancer patients and show promise in improving patients' levels of the fatigue-sleep disturbance symptom cluster and quality of life.
• Effectiveness of community-based Baduanjin exercise intervention for older adults with varying frailty status: a randomized controlled trial. Baduanjin is a safe, feasible, and acceptable exercise program that can be successfully implemented in community settings for older adults with varying frailty status. With good adherence, Baduanjin exercise could potentially be effective in alleviating vital exhaustion.
• The Impact of Various Mind-Body Exercises on Cardiorespiratory Function and Quality of Life in Heart Failure Patients: A Network Meta-Analysis. 
• [Complementary and integrative medicine in cancer-related fatigue]. In Germany, the complementary therapies including Qigong and Tai Chi are not generally covered by health insurance. However, a few clinics have developed comprehensive programs in mind-body medicine, for which cost coverage has already been obtained. As a result, complementary medical treatments for cancer-related fatigue that adhere to national and international guidelines are typically available only as private services or within the framework of study participation.
• A systematic review of the effect and mechanism of Daoyin therapy on improving mild cognitive impairment in older adults. The existing evidence from RCTs suggests that traditional Daoyin therapy, such as Taichi, Baduanjin, and Wuqinxi, is a promising strategy that can improve cognitive function and delay the onset of dementia in older adults with MCI by altering structural and neural activities and modulating other factors.
• Evidence map of traditional Chinese exercises. The findings suggested that traditional Chinese exercises could benefit patients with osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, and depression.
• Effects and Safety of the Traditional Chinese Exercise Baduanjin on Depression and Anxiety in COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. 
• Simple Sitting Baduanjin mind-body exercise: randomized controlled trial protocol for advanced cancer patients with the fatigue-sleep disturbance symptom cluster.
• Development of a 12-Week Unsupervised Online Tai Chi Program for People With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Mixed Methods Study. 
• Baduanjin for ischemic heart failure with mildly reduced/preserved ejection fraction (BEAR Trial): A randomized controlled trial. Adding Baduanjin to exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with ischemic conditions are generally safe and could provide significant improvements in exercise capacity and quality of life.
• Effects of long-term Tai Chi vs. aerobic exercise on antioxidant activity and cognitive function in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Long-term Tai Chi exercise might serve as an effective strategy for reducing oxidative damage and preserving cognitive function in PD.
• Tai Chi Practice Buffers Aging Effects in Functional Brain Connectivity. Tai Chi (TC) practice has been shown to improve both cognitive and physical function in older adults. TC practice may abate age-related declines in neural network efficiency and stability, highlighting its potential as a non-pharmacological intervention for promoting healthy brain aging.
• Association of Tai Chi and Square Dance with Cognitive Function in Chinese Older Adults. Participating in Tai Chi and square dance are associated with better cognitive function, and Tai Chi and square dance have similar effects on cognitive function in the Chinese older population.
• The Effectiveness of Nonpharmacological Interventions in the Management of Chemotherapy Physical Side Effects: A Systematic Review. Qigong, an alternative and complementary medicine intervention, seems promising for every side effect considered in this review. This is likely because calming the mind and body helps cancer patients better manage the physical and emotional challenges of treatment. It also strengthens the immune system, counteracting the weakening effects of chemotherapy and promoting homeostasis of the autonomic nervous system. Additionally, Qigong’s meditative aspects can improve mental well-being by reducing symptoms of anxiety and enhancing overall mood.
• The effect of Qigong exercise on state anxiety levels of inpatients in psychiatric wards: A randomized controlled study. A single 40-minute Qigong exercise session reduced state anxiety levels in psychiatric inpatients and reduced the risk of potential adverse outcomes associated with state anxiety. Practitioners may consider the use of Qigong exercise in the management of state anxiety in clinical practice, when making clinical decisions.
• Efficacy and safety of mind-body exercise for patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Mind-Body exercises including Qigong and Tai Chi be promising non-pharmacological treatments to improve physical function, disease activity, pain intensity, spinal mobility, and quality of life in patients with axSpA.
• The effect of different traditional Chinese exercises on bone mineral density in menopausal women: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Various forms of Qigong and Tai Chi are all effective in partially improving BMD indicators in postmenopausal women, while Tai Chi was effective on all four BMD indicators, which seems to be recommended as the most suitable exercise modality for postmenopausal women.
• Differences in brain connectivity between older adults practicing Tai Chi and Water Aerobics: a case-control study. This study aimed to investigate the neural mechanisms that differentiate mind-body practices from aerobic physical activities and elucidate their effects on cognition and healthy aging. The study provides evidence of differences in functional connectivity between older adults who have received training in a mind-body practice (Tai Chi) or in an aerobic physical activity (Water Aerobics) when performing attentional and working memory tasks, as well as during resting state.
• Tai Chi for balance and postural control in people with peripheral neuropathy: A scoping review. Peripheral neuropathy can affect balance and increase fall risk. Tai Chi is known to activate neuromuscular systems and may help improve balance and postural control. The findings indicated that Tai Chi may enhance balance, postural control, and gait speed in patients with peripheral neuropathy, possibly through sensory restoration, although further research is needed to confirm this. 
• Optimal exercise dose and type for improving schizophrenia symptoms in adults: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. 
• Critically appraised paper: In people with advanced lung cancer, aerobic exercise and tai chi improve sleep quality, depression and exercise capacity compared with physical activity advice [synopsis]. 
• Critically appraised paper: In people with advanced lung cancer, aerobic exercise and tai chi improve sleep quality, anxiety and exercise capacity compared with physical activity advice [commentary]. 
• Efficacy of Mindfulness Exercises for Primary Osteoporosis Pain and Balance: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Tai Chi and various forms of Qigong mindfulness exercises included in this study effectively reduced pain and improved balance for patients with primary osteoporosis.
• Parkinson's disease motor intervention patterns: a network meta-analysis based on patient motor function. Tai Chi is among exercises which demonstrate superior efficacy in improving the motor function of Parkinson's disease patients.
• The effects of mindfulness enhanced Tai Chi Chuan training on mental and physical health among beginners: a randomized controlled trial. 
• Effectiveness of evidence-based fall prevention programs including various forms of Tai Chi to reduce loneliness in the United States.
• Effects of different traditional Chinese exercise for knee osteoarthritis patients: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. 
• The effect of Baduanjin on the insomnia of older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Baduanjin is a traditional Chinese regimen involving flowing movements, breath control, and strengthening to benefit health and well-being. Baduanjin is a complementary therapy option for older adults with insomnia.
• Current Evidence of the Application of Music in Tai Chi Exercise: Scoping Review. Applying music to Tai Chi practice may result in positive Tai Chi practice experience and adherence, particularly for beginners, which could help improve the dissemination and implementation of Tai Chi interventions for public health. 
• The influence of traditional Chinese exercise on brain function compared with other sports: A meta-analysis on functional neuroimaging studies. Traditional Chinese Exercise (TCE) which includes Qigong and Tai Chi has been shown to improve quality of life, and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a highly used method for investigating its mechanism. Research results indicate that TCE have specific neuromodulatory effects, and different TCE have different neuromodulatory patterns.
• A trend of Tai Chi in osteoporosis research: a bibliometric analysis. Tai chi has been used to treat different forms of osteoporosis and increase bone density without the use of pharmaceuticals. Tai Chi in osteoporosis research field is in a stage of stable development. Universities and higher education institutions are the leading institutions in this field. China and the United States emerging as high productivity nations. The study of Tai Chi in osteoporosis not only focuses on the applicable population, effects and intervention methods, but also gradually shifts to the mechanism study such as "secretion of beneficial factors", "physical exercise load" and "oxidative stress status".
• Exploring the Feasibility and Acceptability of Telehealth Qi Gong Shared Medical Appointments: A Novel Approach to Expand Access. The Virtual QG SMA series provided to diverse demographic population with mixed diagnoses is feasible, acceptable, and shows promising positive impact.
• Improving Memory through Better Sleep in Community-dwelling Older Adults: A Tai Chi Intervention Study. The findings uncovered the potential benefits of Tai Chi exercise in relation to both subjective and objective sleep in older adults, in turn, how sleep changes played a role in the link between Tai Chi exercise and memory changes in older adults.
• Impact of a Precision Intervention for Vascular Health in Middle-Aged and Older Postmenopausal Women Using Polar Heart Rate Sensors: A 24-Week RCT Study Based on the New Compilation of Tai Chi (Bafa Wubu). A 24-week Tai Chi (BaFa WuBu) program significantly improved vascular health in middle-aged and older postmenopausal women. This simplified Tai Chi form is gentle and effective, ideal for older adults. Regular practice led to reduced vascular obstruction, improved lipid metabolism, and enhanced vascular endothelial function, crucial for preventing vascular diseases. The real-time heart rate sensors used were pivotal, enabling precise monitoring and adjustment of exercise intensity, thereby enhancing the study's scientific rigor and supporting Tai Chi (BaFa WuBu) as a beneficial therapeutic exercise.
• Are Virtual Complementary and Integrative Therapies as Effective as In-Person Therapies? Examining Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Veterans with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. Many patients perceived health improvements from CIH therapies, including Qigong and Tai Chi, with in-person users reporting more improvement in fatigue and well-being than those using virtual sessions and similar improvements in pain and mental health for in-person and hybrid users.
• Nurse-led follow-up care versus routine health education and follow-up in diabetes patients: An effectiveness analysis. Nurse-led aftercare, including educational programs with Tai Chi exercises for 6 months, decreased anxiety and depression and improved knowledge regarding diabetes and its threat and self-care activities in diabetic patients. 
• Evidence-Based Review of Randomized Controlled Trials of Interventions for Mental Health Management Post-Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Tai Chi was effective for depression and stress.
• Long- and short-term effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercises in improving the overall physical capacity of patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Qigong and Tai Chi are traditional Chinese exercises. Both long-term and short-term TCE interventions are effective in alleviating the main symptoms of KOA and improving patients' physical function. 
• Efficacy and safety of step-by-step Baduanjin exercise based on doctor-nurse-patient integration mode for pulmonary rehabilitation in patients after lobectomy due to pulmonary tuberculosis: a randomized controlled clinical trial. A step-by-step Baduanjin exercise regimen under the doctor-nurse-patient integration mode could safely improve pulmonary rehabilitation in patients after lobectomy due to pulmonary tuberculosis.
• Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Older Adults' Balance: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. TCC improves older adults with both dynamic and static balance. The results of the parameters indicate a direction in which TCC is prescribed for clinical practice with minimal or no risk of adverse effects.
• Effect of Sitting Baduanjin exercise (SBE) on early rehabilitation of sepsis patients with non-invasive ventilation : a randomized controlled trial. SBE appears to improve muscle strength and activities of daily living, and lowed the duration of non-invasive ventilation, the length of the total stay, and the hospitalization expense.
• Key Components of Qigong for People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Survey of Clinicians, Researchers, and Instructors. Possible explanations for why QG may benefit MS outcomes include its multi-component nature that integrates physical, psychological, and cognitive practices. This study provides expert guidance for developing a QG protocol for an MS population, including content and delivery recommendations.
• Comparative analysis of biomechanical characteristics between the new Tai Chi elastic band exercise for opening and closing movement and elastic band resistance training for the reverse fly movement. 
• Effects of traditional Chinese exercises (TCE) on physical and psychological health of patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Conclusions: This meta-analysis suggests the efficacy of TCE (Tai Chi and Qigong) in improving balance and activities of daily living in MS patients.
• Traditional Chinese Rehabilitation Exercise (TCRE) for Myofascial Pain: Current Evidence and Further Challenges. This article found some research evidence for Baduanjin, Wuqinxi, and Yijinjing in clinical studies of myofascial chain-related pain. The article summarizes the current evidence and finds that TCRE can enhance limb movement function through breathing and slow movements, increase joint movement and flexibility, and reduce joint pathology and stress-induced pain. 
• Effects of Physical Exercise on the Microbiota in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Exercise has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, which are common comorbidities in IBS. By enhancing mood and reducing stress, aerobic exercise can help break the cycle of stress-induced symptom flare-ups, leading to more stable and manageable IBS symptoms. Mind–body exercises like yoga and Tai Chi can be particularly beneficial, as they combine physical activity with stress reduction techniques. Healthcare providers should also emphasize the importance of consistency and a long-term commitment to an exercise routine. While immediate benefits can be observed, the most significant improvements in gut health and symptom management are often observed over an extended period.
• Baduanjin Exercise Improves Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.  This study presented a therapeutic practice guide for using BE for cognitive rehabilitation in older adults. BE notably improves cognitive function in older adults with MCI and can be an excellent nonpharmaceutical therapy option.
• Efficacy of mind-body exercise to reduce sleep disturbance and depression among older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Mind-body exercises including Qigong and Tai Chi effectively decrease sleep disturbance and depression. 
• Effect of Tai Chi Compared to Running on Drug Cravings, Attention Bias, and Physical Fitness in Men with Methamphetamine Use Disorder. The 12-week Tai Chi intervention improved attention bias and reaction time, compared to the running group. Tai Chi exercise might be a potential auxiliary method for the rehabilitation for men with MUD.
• The effect of traditional Chinese medicine on psychological conditions among elderly patients with cancer: a scoping review. Tai Chi is among the traditional Chinese medicine interventions that can effectively improve various psychological outcomes in elderly cancer patients. These interventions reduce fatigue, depression, anxiety, and stress, while also enhancing sleep quality and overall mental health. The present study highlights the importance of traditional Chinese medicine in addressing the needs of elderly patients with cancer.
• Global research trends in the effects of exercise on depression: A bibliometric study over the past two decades. Mind-body exercises like tai chi have gained prominence as interventions for depression.
• Baduanjin exercise for negative emotion of patients undergoing chemotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Baduanjin was also called Eight Brocades (EB), a branch of Qigong exercise, is classified as a mild-to-moderate intensity aerobic exercise.  EB exercise can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in chemotherapy-treated patients.
• Review of Baduanjin and resistance exercise for the mental health of patients with hematologic malignancies.  The results showed that Baduanjin with resistance exercise had a positive effect on improving negative psychological states of patients with hematological tumors, which can alleviate anxiety, depression, and other adverse emotions, and improve quality of life.
• The effect of Ba Duan Jin exercise intervention on cardiovascular disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Ba Duan Jin exercise therapy can improve the physical and mental condition and quality of life of patients with cardiovascular diseases, and it is worthy of further promotion and application in clinical practice.
• Comparing the effectiveness of mind–body practices (MBPs) and various psychological methods on occupational stress among healthcare workers: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Mind–body practices including Qigong and Tai Chi combine physical movements, deep breathing, and mind-based practice in a specific pattern; this has been proven to be a clear strategy to relieve stress and facilitate adaptation to extreme environments among health care workers in recent years. MBPs may be the most effective intervention to improve the occupational stress of health care workers.
• Qualitative Insights Regarding the Use of Tai Chi for Pain Management Among Adults With HIV. Conclusions: Adults with HIV and healthcare providers were optimistic that Tai Chi would reduce stress and ease chronic pain. These data suggest that Tai Chi would be of interest to HIV patients and care providers as a novel pain management strategy.
• Tracking Studies on the Effects of Qi Gong Fitness on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Among Underprivileged Working Youth. Qi Gong fitness had a positive effect on reducing and alleviating stress, anxiety, and depression among young underprivileged professionals. This highlights the potential benefits of incorporating Qi Gong fitness into treatment plans.
• Effects of different traditional Chinese exercises on pulmonary function in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a network meta-analysis. Traditional Chinese exercises (Taichi, Wuqinxi, Liuzijue, and Baduanjin) are considered effective alternative treatments for improving symptoms in the stable phase of COPD. Liuzijue (Qigong healing sounds) was more effective than Taichi, Wuqinxi (Qigong animal frolics), and Baduanjin (Qigong 8 Pieces Brocade) in improving pulmonary function in patients with stable COPD.
• Effects of different Chinese traditional exercises on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Conclusion: During the global pandemic, traditional Chinese exercises including Tai Chi and Qigong have shown a positive and significant impact on reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, and have played a significant role in improving mental health problems.
• Balance Problems in the Elderly with Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review. Tai Chi is included in nonpharmacological interventions suggested in overcoming balance problems in the elderly with DM.
• Optimal modalities and doses of mind-body exercise for depressive symptoms in adults: A systematic review of paired analyses, network analyses and dose-response meta-analyses. Qigong and Tai Chi are effective forms of mind-body exercise for depression. 
• Integration of tai chi and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for sleep disturbances in older adults: A pilot randomized controlled trial. 
• Tai Chi Expertise Classification in Older Adults Using Wrist Wearables and Machine Learning. Wrist-wearable-based ML models may accurately classify practice-related changes in movement patterns, which may be helpful in quantifying progress in at-home exercises.
• Effect of Long-Term Tai Chi Therapy on the Immune-Inflammatory Pathway in Patients with Schizophrenia with Antipsychotic-Stabilized. Tai Chi has been shown to improve clinical symptoms in patients with schizophrenia as an add-on therapy, potentially through its effects on immunomodulatory pathways.
• Effect of Tai Chi exercise on bone health and fall prevention in postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis. Conclusion: Tai Chi exercise can improve the bone mineral density of postmenopausal women, thereby maintaining bone health. Hence, Tai Chi exercise is necessary to prevent osteoporosis.
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Practices: A Narrative Review Elucidating the Impact on Healthcare Systems, Mechanisms and Paediatric Applications. Mind–body therapies (MBT) can be generically conceptualised as any therapy that combines the brain, mind, body, and behaviour with the purpose of healing. These practices acknowledge that emotional, mental, social, and spiritual factors directly impact health.  Qigong and Tai Chi are MBTs.
• Motivational Barriers and Facilitators for Older Adults' Engagement in Exercise during Depressive Episodes: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Qigong significantly alleviates depressive symptoms in older adults. Tai Chi had moderate effects.
• Mind-body exercise for patients with stable COPD on lung function and exercise capacity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs. This meta-analysis which includes Qigong and Tai Chi underscores the potential value of mind–body exercises in improving lung function and exercise capacity in patients with stable COPD. In the absence of adverse events, clinicians might consider incorporating this training modality into the frontline rehabilitation plans for COPD patients. Overall, despite some limitations, mind–body exercises have demonstrated significant roles as non-pharmacological treatment options in the comprehensive management of COPD patients.
• Effects of Tai Chi training on functionality, dynamic balance, kinesiophobia, and quality of life in athletes with functional ankle instability. Tai Chi may be a valuable consideration for athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals working with athletes with functional ankle instability.
• Mind-body therapy for treating fibromyalgia: a systematic review.  Multiple studies on Qigong and Tai Chi observed significant improvements in pain, fatigue, multidimensional function, and sleep. 
• Effects of Baduanjin Exercise on lung function and 6 min walk in COPD patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ba Duan Jin exercise has a positive improvement effect on lung function and 6-min walking distance in stable COPD patients. In the process of exercise implementation, attention should be paid to cultivating exercise habits, stabilizing and improving attendance rates, and strictly implementing training techniques to achieve the best clinical outcomes for these patients.
• Qigong in the care of breast cancer survivors with diabetes. 
• Effect of Tai Chi-Based Psychosomatic Rehabilitation Exercise on Physiological Function and Mental Health of Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: A Meta-Analysis. The present meta-analysis demonstrates that mind-body rehabilitation exercises based on Tai Chi can improve both physical and psychological health outcomes for CHD patients. These findings suggest that this exercise pattern may be a potential option for cardiovascular rehabilitation.
• A Systematic Review of the Effect of Physical Rehabilitation on Balance in People with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Who are at Risk of Falling. Interventions involving intentional weight shifting, manipulation of the base of support, and displacement of the center of mass such as tai-chi and yoga appear to provide the most consistent results in terms of decreasing fall risk.
• Effects of mind-body therapies on depression among adolescents: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Mind-body therapies including Tai Chi have positive effects on improving depression among adolescents.
• Evaluation of a Virtual Tai Chi Program for Older Veterans at Risk of Loneliness or Physical Deconditioning: A Quality Improvement Project. This Quality Improvement project evaluated the implementation of a virtual Tai Chi program for older Veterans. A 12-week Tai Chi course was conducted virtually at three Veterans Affairs sites. Results suggest that a virtual Tai Chi program is an effective and very satisfying intervention for older Veterans at risk of loneliness or physical deconditioning.
• Health Effects of Tai Chi Qigong Practices and Its Reflections on Nursing Practices: Systematic Review
• Efficacy of Nonpharmacological Interventions in Cognitive Impairment: Systematic Review And Network Meta-Analysis. Tai Chi and mind-body exercises are included as interventions.
• Investigation of the Effect of Tai Chi Training on Depressive Symptoms in Perimenopausal Women on the Basis of Serum Kynurenine Metabolites. Conclusion: Tai Chi training can significantly improve depression symptoms in perimenopausal women.
• Application of virtual reality to enhance therapeutic Tai Chi for depression in elderly people. The findings revealed that the VR group exhibited a more substantial reduction in depression compared to the traditional and control groups, indicating the enhanced efficacy of Tai Chi with VR augmentation in treating depression in the elderly.
• Impact of Tai Chi and Aerobic Exercise on Cognitive Function, Balance, Cardiovascular Fitness, and Quality of Life in Older Adults: Randomized Control Trial. 
• The wonders of mind-body practices during pregnancy: A topical review. Tai Chi improves physical fitness, flexibility, and mental well-being. 
• Tai Chi Movement Recognition and Precise Intervention for the Elderly Based on Inertial Measurement Units and Temporal Convolutional Neural Networks. 
• A 12-week Taijiquan practice improves balance control and functional fitness in fall-prone postmenopausal women.
• Adolescent mental health interventions: a narrative review of the positive effects of physical activity and implementation strategies. Physical activity can play a significant role in promoting adolescent mental health. The mind-body practice of Tai Chi improved stress management and emotional regulation.
• Effects of different parameters of Tai Chi on the intervention of chronic low back pain: A meta-analysis. Tai Chi has an obvious effect of in relieving chronic low back pain. Tai Chi alone and Tai Chi as supplementary therapy have good effects.
• Effect of modified Baduanjin exercise on nutritional status in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a randomized controlled trial. Modified Baduanjin exercise can improve the nutritional status of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
• Lifestyle and integrative oncology interventions for cancer-related fatigue and sleep disturbances. Tai Chi and Qigong can be recommended for cancer-related fatigue.
• Baduanjin for ischemic heart failure with mildly reduced/preserved ejection fraction (BEAR Trial): A randomized controlled trial. Adding Baduanjin to exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with ischemic heart failure is generally safe and could provide significant improvements in exercise capacity and quality of life.
• The impact of traditional mind-body exercises on pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Traditional mind-body exercises including Qigong and Tai Chi are effective rehabilitation methods for COPD patients, significantly improving pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and quality of life. They are suitable as complementary interventions for standard COPD treatment.
• Effects of different exercise types and cycles on pain and quality of life in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Aerobic exercise, including Qigong, recruits large groups of muscle and improves cardiovascular capacity. Conclusion: Long-term aerobic combined with resistance exercise was the most effective in improving quality of life and fatigue status in breast cancer patients, and aerobic exercise was more effective in improving pain symptoms in breast cancer patients.
• [Baduanjin improves sleep quality in patients with type 2 diabetes possibly via regulating Bmal1 gene].  Baduanjin may act on the biological rhythm of the body, skeletal muscle glucose metabolism, and skeletal muscle fibers, regulating the blood glucose level and circadian rhythm of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and improving their physiological functions. 
• Traditional Chinese exercise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: An overview of systematic reviews. 
• Efficacy of Baduanjin for obesity and overweight: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Baduanjin could be effective in reducing weight.
• The Effect of Long-Term Learning of BaduanJin on Emotion Regulation: Evidence from Resting-State Frontal EEG Asymmetry.  Baduanjin has lower physical and cognitive demands and is more characterized by simplicity, ease of learning and moderate intensity. It is considered an effective form of exercise for promoting physical and mental health. Individuals who had been practicing Baduanjin for an extended period were more likely to employ cognitive reappraisal strategies for regulating their emotions. Long-term Baduanjin exercise can improve emotion regulation at the neural level.
• Nonpharmacological Interventions for Managing Symptom Clusters in Adults: A Systematic Review. The complex effects of multiple co-occurring symptoms are a major cause of reduced quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions including Qigong and Tai Chi reduce the occurrence and severity of symptom clusters, thereby improving health-related quality of life.
• Effects of Qigong Therapy on the Psychological Well-Being, Physical Health State, Sleep State, and Life Satisfaction of Older Adults Living in Community. Older adults living in a community are looking for alternative and complementary methods to improve their healthy longevity and quality of life.  Qigong therapy was performed 50 minutes per session, twice a week for a total of 20 times over a 10-week period. Qigong therapy was an effective nursing intervention for improving the psychological well-being, physical health state, sleep state, and life satisfaction of older adults living in community.
• Distinct effects of long-term Tai Chi Chuan and aerobic exercise interventions on motor and neurocognitive performance in early-stage Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial. Tai Chi improved motor symptoms and provided neurocognitive benefits in PD patients.
• Physical and mental health predicts better adherence to exercise intervention in older women: A post-hoc analysis. Physical exercise is beneficial to mental health, and Tai Chi is among the exercises found protective for cognitive function in individuals older than 50 years.
• Effectiveness of traditional chinese medicine (TCM) exercise therapy intervention on the cognitive function in the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Qigong can can effectively improve the cognitive function of the elderly. 
• Effectiveness of exercise intervention in relieving symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis: A network meta-analysis. Tai Chi was among the interventions that were more effective than traditional therapies. 
• Dependable approaches to hypertension management: A review. Tai Chi and Qigong reduce stress and promote relaxation. 
• Optimal dose and type of exercise to improve depressive symptoms in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Qigong and Tai Chi effectively alleviate depressive symptoms in older adults. 
• Effects of Baduanjin exercise on cognitive frailty, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammation in older adults with cognitive frailty: a randomized controlled trial. Baduanjin exercise mediates oxidative stress and inflammatory processes.
• What improvements do general exercise training and traditional Chinese exercises have on knee osteoarthritis? A narrative review based on biological mechanisms and clinical efficacy. Traditional Chinese exercises, like Tai Chi and Qigong, benefit the improvement of KOA symptoms and tissue repair by regulating immune function and alleviating joint inflammation. Clinical studies have shown that both types of exercise can improve physical function, quality of life, and pain relief in patients with KOA. Both general exercise training and traditional Chinese exercises are non-pharmacological treatment options for KOA that can effectively improve patients' physiological function and quality of life.
• The Effect of Tai Chi on Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review. Tai Chi is a common, reliable, and non-pharmacological treatment method used in COPD disease management. The results showed that the Qigong, Sun, and Yang styles of Tai Chi are used for COPD patients. Tai Chi interventions were usually administered for a duration of 12 to 24 weeks. The results indicate that Tai Chi positively affects lung functions, exercise capacity, multidimensional perceived social support, diaphragm strength, quadriceps strength in the legs, self-care, self-efficacy, dyspnea, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Conclusion: Tai Chi is a safe and effective exercise for COPD patients with comorbidities. It is superior to mind-body breathing and routine care and as good as pulmonary rehabilitation but is easier to practice.
• Therapeutic Potential of Recreation on Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: A Literature Review. Qigong and Tai Chi are effective complements to regular physiotherapy interventions in alleviating non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's Disease.
• Effects of a Tai Chi rehabilitation program implemented using a hybrid online and offline mode on oxidative stress and inflammatory responses in patients with coronary heart disease: a randomized controlled trial. Conclusion: The study conducted a 12-week program which utilized a hybrid online and offline model for individuals with coronary heart disease. The program showed promising results in alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation, possibly by regulating the balance between oxidative and antioxidative factors, as well as pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory factors.
• Stress reduction through taiji: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Conclusions: Results underscore taiji's potential in mitigating perceived stress in both patients and healthy populations, paralleled by enhancements in depressive symptoms, anxiety levels, and physical QoL.
• Tai Chi-Induced Exosomal LRP1 is Associated With Memory Function and Hippocampus Plasticity in aMCI Patients. 
• Integrative Therapies in Cancer Care: An Update on the Guidelines. This is another article on the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society for Integrative Oncology updated guidelines which include strong recommendations for management of cancer fatigue during treatment using in-person or web-based integrative therapies including Qigong and Tai Chi. 
• Evaluating qigong as integrative support for COVID-19 and Long-COVID-19 rehabilitation: a systematic review. Amidst the ongoing global impact of COVID-19 on public health, there is an increasing focus on holistic strategies encompassing integrative therapies and rehabilitation techniques, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by Long-COVID-19. Across the spectrum of COVID-19 severity, individuals engaging in qigong practice exhibited notable enhancements in both physical and psychological wellbeing, evidenced by ameliorated respiratory symptoms, reduced anxiety levels, enhanced sleep quality, bolstered mental wellbeing, and augmented health-related quality of life. Moreover, qigong training, whether employed independently or in conjunction with other therapies, demonstrated beneficial effects on Long-COVID-19 symptoms, encompassing persistent respiratory issues, dizziness, sleep disturbances, and compromised health-related quality of life.
• Effectiveness of Tai Chi as a non-invasive intervention for mild cognitive impairment in the elderly: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis. Tai Chi is efficacious in improving cognitive function and slowing down the rate of cognitive impairment among elderly patients.
• Optimal Tai Chi forms in knee osteoarthritis: An exploration from biomechanical rationale to pain reduction. Study finds that a two week simplified Tai Chi form is more effective than longer forms of Tai Chi for knee osteoarthritis pain reduction.
• The Role of Physical Activity in Adjunctive Nursing Management of Neuro-Degenerative Diseases among Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Interventional Studies. Tai Chi is one of he mind-body exercises found to have beneficial effects.
• Effects of sedentary behaviour and long-term regular Tai Chi exercise on dynamic stability control during gait initiation in older women. Conclusion: Long-term regular Tai Chi exercise can enhance the dynamic stability of GI in older women, and effectively improve their foot placement strategy during GI. The findings further confirm the negative effect of sedentary on the stability control of older women and the positive role of Tai Chi in enhancing their gait stability and reducing the risk of falls.
• Mind-Body Exercises as an Intervention for Improving Executive Functioning: A Systematic Review of RCTs. Conclusion: This review demonstrates the effectiveness of MBE (including Qigong and Tai Chi) as a treatment option for improving EF, where MBE should be considered as a treatment option for individuals with deficits in EF. 
• The role of exercise in aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia. Tai Chi exercise is feasible and safe for breast cancer patients and may serve the most benefit in improving joint pain, functionality, and quality of life. The recommended prescription for Tai Chi is twice a week depending upon a patient's target symptoms. 
• Tai Chi compared with cognitive behavioral therapy and the reversal of systemic, cellular and genomic markers of inflammation in breast cancer survivors with Insomnia: A randomized clinical trial.  Insomnia contributes to inflammation in breast cancer survivors. Tai Chi effectively treats insomnia, and shows additional benefits of reducing cellular, and genomic markers of inflammation, and increasing anti-viral genomic markers in breast cancer survivors with insomnia. Tai Chi, as compared to CBT-I, yields greater and more durable decreases in systemic- and cellular inflammation. Targeting insomnia might mitigate the risk of inflammation-related co-morbidities in breast cancer survivors.
• Efficacy of Daoyin combined with lower limb robot as a comprehensive rehabilitation intervention for stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial. The combined use of Daoyin Qigong and robotics not only enhances motor function in stroke patients but also has a positive impact on fatigue, sleep quality, and mood. This approach may offer a more effective rehabilitation strategy for stroke patients.
• Non-Pharmacological Strategies for Managing Sarcopenia in Chronic Diseases. The traditional Chinese exercises of Qigong and Tai Chi can effectively improve physical fitness, balance, and muscle strength in the elderly.
• A Phenomenological Qualitative Exploration of Mind-Body Therapy Use and Effectiveness Among Young, Middle, and Older Adult Cancer Survivors. MBTs, such as Tai Chi and Qigong, had beneficial physical and mental health effects on survivors of all age groups. These benefits were particularly connected to the ongoing life stresses common to each age cohort, such as relief from work and family roles for young adults or support during retirement transition for older adults. Hence, access to MBT programs may be beneficial as part of the survivorship plan for patients and the recruitment strategies or content can be adapted by MBT providers to better target and support age-specific groups. 
• Efficacy of exercise treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review. Conclusion: This systematic review highlights the benefit of exercise treatments, including Tai Chi and Qigong) as a potential adjunct treatment for COPD patients.
• Tai Chi Chuan evidence related to impulsivity and impulse related disorders: A scoping review. TCC had several positive effects in cognitive domains resulting in improvements in memory, executive functions, inhibitory control, attention, and verbal fluency. These improvements in memory, executive function, including inhibitory control and attention, and verbal fluency were associated with changes in the brain plasticity, resting activity, and other neurobiological markers. Considering the behavioral impact of TCC, especially the improvement of executive functions, it could be a valuable therapeutic tool for approaching impulse control related disorders.
• Physical activity components associated with gait parameters in community-dwelling older adults. Tai Chi was significantly associated with better gait performance, specifically gait speed and stride length.
• Advances in Exercise in the Clinical Trials of Migraine: A Scoping Review. Tai Chi studies showed significant effects on migraine. 
• Feasibility and acceptability of a home-based virtual group exercise program in global Asian adult population: Baseline characteristics of a cohort study. This paper reports on the methodology, baseline characteristics, initial findings, and future plans of a home-based virtual group exercise study using Qigong. The group exercise program in the form of Qigong does not have any requirements for  equipment and space. This intervention approach is easy to learn and demonstrates feasibility and acceptability in the context of health promotion. Due to the low cost and attainability of Qigong, a home-based Qigong intervention via a virtual platform can be highly accessible and affordable and possibly broadcast around the globe. Hence, exercise intervention can be delivered to a larger-scale population and reduce the barriers of distance, time, and cost.
• Management of Fatigue in Adult Survivors of Cancer: ASCO-Society for Integrative Oncology Guideline Update.  The American Society of Clinical Oncology reports that Tai Chi and Qigong showed benefits during treatment and clinicians should recommend Tai Chi or Qigong to reduce the severity of fatigue during cancer treatment.
• The effect of sitting baduanjin in patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention: A quasi-experimental study. Sitting Baduanjin Qigong training has the potential to enhance HRV, cardiac function, and psychological well-being in patients with STEMI after PCI. This intervention can potentially improve the exercise capacity of a patient before discharge.
• Tai Chi and Aerobic Exercise on Cancer-Related Dyspnea in Advanced Lung Cancer Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Physical activity has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for managing dyspnea. Conclusion: Both TC and AE alleviate dyspnea severity in patients with advanced lung cancer, and continuous exercise can yield substantial improvements. Due to its multi-component nature, Tai Chi has a greater effect on dyspnea.
• Impact of Baduanjin exercise combined with rational emotive behavior therapy on sleep and mood in patients with poststroke depression: A randomized controlled trial. Conclusion: Baduanjin exercise combined with rational emotive behavior therapy effectively improves the mood and sleep status of patients with PSD; It increases the serum levels of 5-HT and BDNF while reducing the level of serum proinflammatory factor IL-6; additionally, the intervention alleviates the degree of neurological impairment, upgrades the ability of daily living, and improves the quality of life.
• Effects of combined resistance training and Tai Chi on oxidative stress, blood glucose and lipid metabolism and quality of life in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Tai Chi can reduce oxidative stress damage in elderly patients with T2DM to different degrees, control the levels of blood sugar and blood lipid and improve the quality of life. Compared with single intervention, a combination intervention can further reduce the level of oxidative stress. 
• Effectiveness of mindfulness and Qigong training for self-healing in patients with Hwabyung and depressive disorder: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial. 
• Comparative effects of exercise interventions and mindfulness-based interventions for cognitive impairment and quality of life in breast cancer survivors during or after cancer treatment: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Physical activity and Qigong showed better effect in improving executive function. In terms of improving verbal memory, compensatory cognitive training, neurofeedback training, Qigong and sham Qigong were more effective than other interventions. On performing surface under the cumulative ranking curve analysis, acceptance and commitment therapy, neurofeedback training, Qigong, and mediation had the best effects on cognitive function, quality of life, executive function, and processing speed, respectively.
• Effectiveness of Resistance Band Use in Conjunction With Tai Chi Among Older Adults With Prefrailty to Improve Functional Fitness, Quality of Life, and Heart Rate Variability. Results revealed substantial improvements in physical fitness, frailty conditions, self-care abilities, and quality of life, but not balance or lower limb flexibility, for the experimental group. Therefore, exercise interventions may effectively improve prefrail older adults' quality of life.
• Comparative effect of Tai Chi and aerobic exercise on cognitive function in advanced lung cancer survivors with perceived cognitive impairment: a three-arm randomized controlled trial with mediation analysis. Cancer-related cognitive impairment is prevalent in metastatic lung cancer survivors. Tai Chi demonstrated beneficial effects on cognitive function in advanced lung cancer survivors with perceived cognitive impairment. Improvement in cognitive function was mediated by reducing sleep disturbance, fatigue, anxiety, and depression, highlighting the importance of addressing these symptoms in future interventions to improve cognitive function, with anxiety playing a significant role at an earlier stage.
• Effects of three-duration Tai-Chi exercises on depression and sleep quality in older women. Conclusion: These results indicate that older individuals may undertake at least 12 weeks of TC exercise with a duration of 60 min per session to significantly improve depressive mood and sleep quality.
• Health Neuroscience-How the Brain/Mind and Body Affect our Health Behavior and Outcomes. This Opinion piece discusses several key research questions in health neuroscience, a new interdisciplinary field that investigates how the brain and body interact to affect our health behavior such as health mindsets, decision-making, actions, and health outcomes across the lifespan. To achieve physical, mental, and cognitive health, and promote health behavior change, we propose that the prevention and treatment of diseases should target the root causes-the dysfunction and imbalance of brain-body biomarkers, through evidence-based body-mind interventions such as mindfulness meditation and Tai Chi, rather than dealing with each symptom or disorder in isolation through various treatment approaches.
• Effects of mind-body exercise on perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Qigong and Tai Chi are among the mind-body exercises that positively influence bone mineral density, sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and fatigue among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
• The effects of Tai Chi on standing balance control in older adults may be attributed to the improvement of sensory reweighting and complexity rather than reduced sway velocity or amplitude. Conclusion: Long-term Tai Chi practice improved sensory reweighting (more reliance on the proprioception system and less reliance on the vestibular system) and complexity of standing balance control in older adults. In addition, greater sway velocity may be as an exploratory role in standing balance control of TC older adults, which correlated with greater complexity, but no such significant relationship in the control group. Therefore, the effects of Tai Chi practice on standing balance control in older adults may be attributed to the improvement of sensory reweighting and complexity rather than reduced sway velocity or amplitude.
• Can strength training or tai ji quan training reduce frailty in postmenopausal women treated with chemotherapy? A secondary data analysis of the GET FIT trial. 
• The optimal exercise intervention for sleep quality in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Tai Chi and Qigong are included in exercise modalities that were found to significantly improve sleep quality 
• The effect of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with Cancer: A systematic review and meta-regression. Conclusions: TCQ practice exhibits small-to-moderate efficacy in alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms among cancer patients and survivors. Moreover, patients with depressive symptoms for whom TCQ intervention coupled with improvements in function-related outcomes manifested greater antidepressant effect.
• The effect of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with Cancer: A systematic review and meta-regression
• Health Qigong Mawangdui Guidance can improve pelvic floor muscle function and quality of life in females with stress urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled trial pilot study. Conclusion: Mawangdui Guidance can effectively improve the function of pelvic floor muscle, improve the ability of urine storage and control, and alleviate the symptoms of female patients with stress urinary incontinence.
• Rehabilitative effects of Baduanjin in Chinese stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Baduanjin improves movement, balance, trunk, ambulation and neurological functions, and the ability to perform activities of daily living in stroke patients.
• Tai chi, irisin and cognitive performance: a clinical and biological investigation in older adults. Conclusion: Results suggest the potential benefits for cognitive health of TC practice by irisin levels modulation.
• Multicomponent Intervention on Improving the Cognitive Ability of Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. This pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the feasibility and potential outcomes of an innovative 16-session multicomponent intervention model to improve cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by promoting healthy lifestyle, cognitive skills, tai chi and mindfulness practices. The study results support the feasibility and efficacy of the multicomponent intervention.
• Evaluation and Comparison of Relaxation-Related Workplace Interventions Among Office Workers at an Insurance Institution: An Intervention Study. Relaxation-related workplace interventions can be counterstrategies for stress due to office work and should be evaluated for success after implementation. Tai Chi was among the methods which were able to improve stress-related outcomes in terms of stress perception and individual aspects of stress management.
• The effect of sitting baduanjin in patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention: A quasi-experimental study. Sitting Baduanjin training has the potential to enhance HRV, cardiac function, and psychological well-being and can potentially improve the exercise capacity of a patient before discharge.
• Research status and trends of physical activity on depression or anxiety: a bibliometric analysis. The term “physical activity intervention” captures a broad range of interventions aimed at increasing energy expenditure above resting levels, encompassing aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, weight training, dance, yoga, tai chi, and qigong (wuqinxi, baduanjin, and yijinjing). Clinicians can consider  recommending patients perform mind–body exercise for improving mood, especially for students and pregnant women who use medications with cautions. 
• The effectiveness of physical activity interventions in improving higher education students' mental health: A systematic review. Qigong and Tai Chi are included in exercise-specific interventions targeted at improving the mental health and wellbeing of higher education students.
• Health benefits of short Taichi Qigong exercise (STQE) to University Students' core strength, lower limb explosive force, cardiopulmonary endurance, and anxiety: A Quasi experiment research. The study enrolled a total of 31 students who actively participated in a 5-week STQE program, consisting of three 60-minute sessions per week. Conclusion: The study suggests that the STQE program effectively improves core strength, lower limb explosive force, and reduces anxiety levels among university students.
• Traditional Chinese exercises on depression: A network meta-analysis. Baduanjin Qigong and Tai Chi improved the outcomes related to depression and anxiety.
• Baduanjin is Better Balance Training Compared to Walking: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Center of Gravity Trajectories. Previous studies have demonstrated that Baduanjin Qigong training can improve the body's balance. Baduanjin training provides a more intense center of gravity perturbation than walking, which may be a more challenging balance training than walking.
• The effects of Tai Chi exercise on sleep quality among the elderly: a study based on polysomnographic monitoring. Conclusion: The findings indicate that Tai Chi exercise may improve subjective reported sleep quality. In addition, Tai Chi exercise may alleviate general drowsiness, extend sleep duration, and optimize the sleep process and structure. Consequently, Tai Chi exercise may be a suitable exercise to improve sleep quality in older individuals.
• Effects of mind-body exercise on knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Qigong and Tai Chi are mind-body interventions found to be safe and effective for improving knee osteoarthritis.
• Effect of 24-form simplified Tai Chi on executive inhibitory control of college students: a randomized controlled trial of EEG. Tai Chi training not only improves executive inhibitory control but may also enhance localized brain activity, suggesting its potential as a holistic intervention for cognitive and neurological well-being during stressful periods.
• Remote Delivery of Mindful Movement Within Healthcare Systems: Lessons Learned From the Veterans Health Administration. Mindful Movement approaches have been a growing part of the Veterans Health Administration (VA). This paper shares lessons learned from virtual delivery of mindful movement as part of clinical and well-being programs in VA. Benefits of virtual care discussed include the convenience and decreased travel burden; accessibility for adaptive movement options; translation to home practice; and shifting the emphasis to interoceptive skills-building supportive of self-efficacy for exploring and identifying safe movement. Mindful movement approaches of yoga and Tai Chi are in the top 5 Whole Health services delivered via telehealth and have also seen growth year over year.
• Some types of exercise interventions are more effective than others in people with coronary heart disease: systematic review and network meta-analysis. Tai Chi and Qigong are included in the exercise interventions that improve oxygen consumption, quality of life and mortality. 
• Effects of different traditional Chinese exercise in the treatment of essential hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Conclusion: TCEs combined with antihypertensive medication may be able to achieve more prominent antihypertensive effects with Tai Chi and Wuqinxi (Animal Frolics Qigong) potentially being the higher-priority options. Dr. Ken Sancier, founder of the Qigong Institute, reported that the combination of Qigong and drugs is superior to that of drugs alone in his seminal 1996 paper Anti Aging Benefits of Qigong.
• The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercises on preventing falls in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Among the four types of Tai Chi studied, the 24-form simplified Tai Chi has shown better efficacy than other types.
• Effect of exercise based interventions on sleep and circadian rhythm in cancer survivors-a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tai Chi is one of the interventions.
• Enhancing Tai Chi Training System: Towards Group-Based and Hyper-Realistic Training Experiences
• Comparative Efficacy of Mind-Body Exercise for Treating Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain (CNNP): A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Qigong and Tai Chi demonstrated considerable effectiveness in improving pain intensity, functional disability, cervical mobility, and quality of life in patients with CNNP.
• Tai Chi counteracts age-related somatosensation and postural control declines among older adults. Tai Chi practice increased strength, tactile sensation, kinesthesia, and static postural control among older adults. Tai Chi practice improved tactile, kinesthesia sensations, and static postural control among older adults over 80, who presented with worse strength and kinesthesia than their younger counterparts. Tai Chi practice offers a safe exercise option for those aged over 80 to encourage improvements in sensorimotor control.
• Acute effects of different Tai Chi practice protocols on cardiac autonomic modulation. 
• The effect of Tai Chi lower extremity exercise on the balance control of older adults in assistant living communities. Tai Chi can improve balance and functional mobility in older adults.
• Cognitively enhanced tai chi improved cognition vs. tai chi or stretching at 24 wk in older adults with MCI or memory concerns. 
• Exercise or mind-body exercises for psychiatry symptoms and quality of life in schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis. Tai chi may be more effective than multiple controls for decreasing negative symptoms.
• Effects of Tai-Chi on Quality of Life in People With Neurodegenerative Diseases. A systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials. Tai Chi can effectively improve the health-related quality of life of people with neurodegenerative diseases. 
• High-frequency multimodal training with a focus on Tai Chi in people with Parkinson's disease: a pilot study. A multimodal training program with Tai Chi not only improves gait and stability but may also contribute to improving cognition. 
• Effect of Tai-chi on balance, mood, cognition, and quality of life in women with multiple sclerosis: A one-year prospective study. This study indicates the beneficial effects of long-term Tai-chi training on patients with MS and supports the recommendation of regular and long-term Tai-chi exercise in patients with MS.
• Effects of tai chi, ba duan jin, and walking on the mental health status of urban older people living alone: the mediating role of social participation and the moderating role of the exercise environment. The findings of this study indicate that tai chi, ba duan jin, and walking have a positive impact on the mental health of urban older people living alone, which can be influenced by the mediating efficacy of social participation and the moderating effect of the exercise environment.
• Effect of traditional Chinese fitness exercises on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Conclusion: Traditional Chinese fitness exercises can significantly improve the BMD levels of postmenopausal women. Taiji, Yijinjing, and Baduanjin combined with medication showed better intervention effects overall. 
• Impact of traditional Chinese Baduanjin exercise on menstrual health among international female students studying in China: a randomized controlled trial. Conclusion: Regular Baduanjin exercise is a safe, acceptable, and effective form of exercise to promote international female students' menstrual health, reduce stress levels, and improve sleep quality.
• The effects of mind-body exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Mind-body exercises including Tai Chi and Qigong have positive effects on improving anxiety and depression in older adults. Among the five different types of mind-body exercise interventions, Tai Chi was considered an effective approach for improving anxiety and depression. However, we encourage older adults to choose exercise modalities that suit their interests to enhance adherence.
• Advances in balance training to prevent falls in stroke patients: a scoping review. Tai Chi is safe and effective in improving the balance function of stroke patients. The training is generally 12 weeks, and can be as long as 12 months, training 2–5 times per week, each time is 40–60 min. 
• Tai Chi training as a primary care plan for the prevention and management of hypertension: an opinion and positioning article. The prolonged use of antihypertensive medication may result in dependence and adverse effects, without any substantial improvement in achieving targeted blood pressure leves. As a result, research has focused on using exercise therapy to treat hypertension. Tai Chi, a widely-practiced Chinese health exercise, has evolved into a form of exercise therapy that might help alleviate the risk associated with hypertension. Therefore, this article aims to outline the role of Tai Chi in preventing and managing hypertension.
• Global trends and developments in mindfulness interventions for diabetes: a bibliometric study. Qigong is mentioned as a psychosomatic mindfulness intervention.
• Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Traditional Chinese Exercise and Osteoarthritis. Tai Chi was the most studied TCE with the most detailed content of exercise prescription, followed by Baduanjin and Wuqinxi (two popular forms of Qigong). TCE, such as Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Yijinjing, Wuqinxi, and Liuzijue, has shown beneficial effects on human health. For example, Tai Chi can reduce pain and increase quadriceps strength in patients with OA. In addition, it has been reported that Baduanjin helps to improve proprioception and balance function in elderly patients with OA. These findings suggest that TCE is a promising means of rehabilitation. At present, most studies explain the potential mechanism of TCE treatment of OA from the bio-psycho-social model. Importantly, effective TCE can reduce low-grade chronic inflammation in the development of OA. In addition, some studies have reported that TCE can help reduce anxiety, stress, and depression; improve mental health; and increase the social participation of OA patients.
• Traditional Chinese Exercises for Cardiovascular Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis. The highest-frequency keywords in this research area were Tai Chi, exercise, blood pressure, quality of life, and older adult. Additionally, important research topics included heart rate variability, quality of life, meta-analysis, Baduanjin exercise, and breathing exercise. In addition, our results revealed that among all the TCEs, Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and Qigong emerged as the most extensively studied.
• Effect of mind-body exercise on risk factors for metabolic syndrome including insulin resistance: a meta-analysis. Conclusion: Mind-body exercise is effective in improving risk factors in patients with metabolic syndrome. Current evidence recommends an intervention program of low to moderate intensity fitness qigong, with 6-7 sessions per week for 24-48 weeks in patients with metabolic syndrome.
• Integrative Medicine for Cancer-Related Pain: A Narrative Review. Cancer-related pain (C-RP) is a prevalent and debilitating concern among patients with cancer, with conventional treatments limited in their ability to provide adequate relief, and by the adverse effects associated with their use. Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) modalities have been shown to be potentially effective and safe for the treatment of pain and related symptoms, when used in conjunction with conventional medications and under medical supervision. The term “mind-body medicine” covers a wide range of CIM modalities that include breathing and relaxation exercises, tai chi and qigong, and more. A significant component of mind-body medicine's ability to reduce C-RP is likely related to its ability to reduce anxiety and emotional distress, which can exacerbate both acute and chronic pain. 
• Effects of Mind-Body Qigong Exercise on Overall Health, Fatigue/Sleep, and Cognition in Older Chinese Immigrants in the US: An Intervention Study with Control. Conclusion: We revealed significant positive effects of Qigong in older Chinese immigrants across multiple health domains. Findings highlight the potential of a culturally relevant exercise in addressing health disparities.
• Effect of Tai Chi vs Aerobic Exercise on Blood Pressure in Patients With Prehypertension: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Conclusions and relevance: In this study including patients with prehypertension, a 12-month Tai Chi intervention was more effective than aerobic exercise in reducing systolic blood pressure. These findings suggest that Tai Chi may help promote the prevention of cardiovascular disease in populations with prehypertension.
• Randomized controlled trials of mind-body interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review. Movement based interventions (MoBIs) include Tai Chi and Qigong. MoBIs feature physical postures and breathing practices and impact PTSD through reduced arousal and increased awareness, a skill related to emotion regulation and distress tolerance. 
• Knowledge structure and future research trends of body-mind exercise (BME) for mild cognitive impairment: a bibliometric analysis. Tai Chi and Qigong are among the body-mind exercises have been increasingly employed to enhance cognitive function and to manage MCI among older adults. Compared to Tai Chi, Qigong is a more accessible type of BME. Tai Chi and Qigong are hot research topics in the field of BME for MCI, and they also have greatly promoted the role of traditional Chinese exercise in healthy aging.
• Are Tai Chi and Qigong effective in the treatment of traumatic brain injury? A systematic review. 
• Effects of Tai Chi in diabetes patients: Insights from recent research. Tai Chi, a practice that combines elements of both exercise and mindfulness, offers a wide range of health benefits. The body of evidence concerning the impact of Tai Chi on diabetes has recently been growing. Tai Chi demonstrates a significant effect to enhance glycemic control, lower blood pressure, improve serum lipid profiles, reduce insulin resistance, positively influence obesity-related indices, and improve overall quality of life in individuals with T2D.
• Narrative Review of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Investigations demonstrate that exercise therapies including various forms of Qigong and Tai Chi  have considerable therapeutic effects.
• Lifestyle intervention Tai Chi for adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a PRIO-harms based overview of 17 systematic reviews. Tai Chi shows promise as a potentially effective and safe lifestyle intervention for adults with T2DM.
• The influence of tai chi on the death anxiety of elderly people living alone: the chain mediating effect of social support and psychological capital. Conclusion: Tai chi practice may reduce death anxiety in older adults living alone through the chain-mediated effects of social support and psychological capital. This suggests that tai chi may be a beneficial intervention for older adults living alone.
• Effect of aquatic exercise programs according to the International Classification of Functionality, Disability and Health domains in individuals with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis with GRADE quality assessment. Ai Chi, an aquatic version of Tai Chi, is one of the recommended exercise programs. The average duration, frequency, and total time implemented were 50 minutes, three times a week, for seven weeks, respectively. Considering the potential benefits identified in this study, AEP can be recommended as an adjunct treatment strategy for individuals with PD.
• An RCT META analysis based on the effect of tai chi exercise therapy on the outcome of elderly patients with moderate-to-severe sleep disorders-A systematic review study. This study provides a practical approach to reducing the risk of medication side effects in older adults with sleep disorders and offers a potentially effective non-pharmacological treatment option, especially for those who are unable or unwilling to use medication. Tai chi exercise may not only improve sleep, but also improve coordination, muscle strength, balance, and reduce stress and anxiety in older adults. It also helps older adults socialize and enhances their social connections and emotional support. This study suggests that community centers or activity centers for the elderly can organize tai chi classes to promote the participation of older adults, and can be used as a scientific exercise rehabilitation tool in clinical treatment, incorporating tai chi practice into daily life, such as tai chi practice at a fixed time every day or every week, which not only helps to improve the sleep disorders of older adults, but also improves their overall quality of life.
• Effects of home-based exercise interventions on post-stroke depression: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Tai Chi was the most effective way to improve post-stroke depression.
• Meta-analysis of the intervention effects of tai chi on fasting blood glucose, blood pressure and triglyceride in middle-aged and elderly people. Tai Chi, as a gentle form of aerobic exercise, exerts a profound impact on reducing blood pressure, fasting blood glucose levels, and triglyceride concentrations among middle-aged and elderly individuals. Notably, the intervention effect is particularly pronounced among male patients afflicted with hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia. Based on the collective advantages underscored by this research, we strongly recommend engaging in Tai Chi exercises for a minimum duration of 16 weeks, with each session lasting 30-50 min and conducted 6-7 times per week, without any restrictions on the style employed.
• The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. The body of evidence supporting the beneficial effects of Tai Chi in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults is steadily increasing. The findings of this study imply that Tai Chi can have beneficial outcomes in the reduction of anxiety and depressive symptoms among older individuals. Specifically, when examining various forms of Tai Chi interventions, it was observed that Yang-style Tai Chi exhibited a greater efficacy in alleviating anxiety symptoms, whereas Tai Chi exercise programs demonstrated a higher effectiveness in improving depressive symptoms. 
• Tai Chi improves non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease: One-year randomized controlled study with the investigation of mechanisms. Conclusions: Tai Chi improved non-motor symptoms in PD, especially in cognition and sleep. Enhanced brain network function, downregulation of inflammation, and enhanced energy metabolism were observed after Tai Chi training.
• Implementation of Virtual Integrative Oncology Shared Medical Appointment Series (VIOSMAS) Within Mixed Diagnosis Population. Integrative oncology is sought-after by patients, endorsed by clinical guidelines, and valued within National Cancer Institute Centers. Qigong is included as part of the mindful movement component of the experiential sessions. 
• Effects of Bafa Wubu and He-Style Tai Chi exercise training on physical fitness of overweight male university students: A randomized controlled trial. Bafa Wubu Tai Chi (a simplified form created by China's General Administration of Sport of China to promote a more user-friendly routine of Tai Chi based on the 24-form simplified Tai Chi) and a more traditional style of Tai Chi effectively improved physical fitness in overweight university students. However, traditional Tai Chi showed superior results in lower limb strength improvement.
• The effect of Tai Chi exercise intervention on sleep quality in community residing older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Conclusions: Tai Chi exercise can serve as an effective non-medication approach for addressing sleep problems in this demographic. Among the various types of Tai Chi exercises, the 24-form Tai Chi exercise emerges as a preferred option. Moreover, Tai Chi exercise proves to be an excellent choice for older people in their later years, promoting their overall well-being and health.
• Effects of aerobic exercise or Tai Chi Chuan interventions on problematic mobile phone use and the potential role of intestinal flora: A multi-arm randomized controlled trial. Tai Chi is an effective, safe and efficient intervention for college students with problematic mobile phone use, providing some physiological and psychological benefits and having some impact on their intestinal flora.