Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for ...

Markham Heid is a contributor at TIME. He is the author of The Habit Trap, due out in early 2027. Photo-illustration by Bethan Mooney for TIME You’ve probably seen groups of people practicing tai chi ...

A new study finds that tai chi is better than conventional aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with prehypertension. Tai chi is a traditional form of Chinese martial arts ...

A study found that after three months of practicing a modified form of Tai Chi in which participants are seated, stroke survivors had improved hand and arm function, sitting balance, mental health and ...

If you know me, you’ll know I love a good walking trend. I’ve given “Japanese walking,” “retro walking,” “6-6-6 walking,” and more a go – but I have to admit that I only heard of “Tai Chi walking” ...