Tai chi, a type of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help some of the worst physical problems of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows. If further studies confirm the ...

February 9, 2012 — Results of a randomized trial show that training patients with Parkinson's disease in the ancient art of tai chi reduced balance impairments, improving function and reducing falls. ...

Tai chi walking has been popping up on social media recently with proponents claiming it can provide all sorts of physical and mental health benefits. And if you’re looking to add some mindfulness or ...

For most of his 81 years, Frank Vivona, of St. James, considered himself a full-blown couch potato. “I didn’t exercise and, in fact, I never liked exercise,” said the retired schoolteacher. But after ...

A Roslyn man is helping heal people with Parkinson’s disease through his unique brand of tai chi. Spencer Gee said he has worked with hundreds of individuals with the progressive neurological disorder ...

Long before it had a name, signs of Parkinson’s disease appeared in ancient medical texts. These historical accounts described individuals who experienced tremors and difficulty moving, although it ...