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Senior Tai Chi yields balance over age

Tai chi can help make seniors steady on their feet. A study by the National Institute on Aging found that consistent tai chi practice significantly reduced fear of falling among older adults. Fear of falling is an indicator of the likelihood of falling, according to studies. Fear of falling also leads to gait alteration, less participation in activities, less social interaction and a poorer self-perception of health

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