Happy Herald - Kung Fu Connection https://www.happyherald.com/articles.sec-8546-1-kung-fu-connection.html <![CDATA[ Tai Chi: A Gentle Path to Improved Balance and Quality of Life]]> Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese martial art that is increasingly popular in the West due to its numerous health benefits. Research has shown that Tai Chi can help improve balance, which is especially important for older adults, because falling is the number one cause of death among seniors.]]> <![CDATA[ Tai Chi Is the Perfect Activity for All Ages and for Those Who “Hate Exercise”]]> Every year the practice of Tai Chi gains more popularity for combining the benefits of most other practices in one, as well as being a gentle and relaxing low-impact activity; it strengthens the lower part of the body, without putting unnecessary stress on joints and muscles]]> <![CDATA[ Scientific Studies Show The Benefits Of Regular Tai Chi Practice ]]> The Tai Chi for Fall Prevention Study published in Journal of American Geriatric Society in 2007 (with 702 participants) showed a significant improvement in balance that culminated in the reduction in the risk of falls by 70 percent.]]>