Research Archive

Tai chi is an effective intervention that can be delivered under pandemic conditions to improve mental and physical function in older adults ...

Acupuncture can significantly improve cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), concludes research carried out in Korea ...

Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) is associated with a lower duration of postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) in elderly patients undergoing colon cancer surgery ...

Tai chi has a clinically relevant therapeutic effect on mild cognitive impairment, according to a systematic review by Chinese authors ...

Tai chi can significantly reduce the symptoms of sarcopenia through changes in body composition and physical performance ...

Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) can facilitate postoperative recovery in elderly patients after knee surgery ...

Electro-acupuncture enhances the muscle-building effects of oral essential amino acids in older males ...

A small qualitative study of older adults with multimorbidity, carried out in the USA has found that they value acupuncture treatment as a way to reduce medication use, as well as a means to maintain physical and mental health ...

Chinese researchers report that a combination treatment involving acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can improve prognosis for elderly patients with sepsis following acute gastrointestinal injury ...

American public health researchers have found an evidence-based tai chi programme to be a cost-effective intervention for preventing falls in seniors ...

Tai chi may help slow down age-related decline in muscle strength, according to Chinese investigators ...

Tai chi qigong may be useful for improving sleep quality in older adults with cognitive impairment ...

Tai chi can significantly improve cognitive function and fall risk in older adults with mild cognitive impairment ...

Chinese and American investigators have found evidence that tai chi can help older women improve their cognition and postural control, specifically while dual tasking ...

A Chinese herbal formula has shown potential for improving working memory performance in healthy adults ...

Adding acupuncture to routine care can improve cognitive status and daily living of patients with vascular dementia (VaD) ...

Chinese authors have used data mining to discover acupoints and point combinations that have therapeutic potential in the treatment of vascular dementia (VaD) ...

A Chinese herbal formula has been found to improve cognitive performance in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) ...

Acupuncture may be more effective than medication for treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and may enhance the effect of drugs for treating AD in terms of improving cognitive function ...

A joint Chinese-US research team has found that practising tai chi leads to increased brain volume and improved cognitive function in elderly people. One hundred and twenty older adults without symptoms of dementia were randomised to four groups (tai chi, walking, social interaction and no intervention) for 40 weeks. Two MRIs were obtained, one before the intervention period, the other after. A ba ...