Tai chi, a form of slow, focused movement derived from the Asian martial arts tradition, yields a broad array of health benefits. One of these, new research shows, is improved sleep.
The study, published in the journal Sleep, found the tai chi chih group showed improved sleep quality and a remission of clinical impairments, such as drowsiness during the day and inability to concentrate, compared with those receiving health education.
Tai chi and yoga are among the greatest gifts of the East enjoyed by Westerners. You don’t need to wait for 10 more years of research before recognizing their benefits and, if the spirit moves you, taking a class.
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