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Using Tai Chi to Build Strength by Jane Brody, The New York Times, September 10, 2018
"Watching a group of people doing tai chi, an exercise often called “meditation in motion,” it may be hard to imagine that its slow, gentle, choreographed movements could actually make people stronger. Not only stronger mentally but stronger physically and healthier as well..."
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From Dr. Weil.com: April, 2007
T’ai Chi for a Healthy Immune System 
T’ai chi, long recognized for its positive effects on coordination, balance, relaxation and concentration, appears to have an exciting additional benefit: the ability to strengthen the immune system. That’s the conclusion of a new study from UCLA, which showed that practicing t’ai chi boosted immunity against shingles to a level comparable to that offered by the vaccine against the virus that causes the nasty, painful rash. The study involved 112 adults aged 59 to 86. Half took T’ai chi classes three times a week for 16 weeks while the other half attended classes on diet, sleep habits and stress management but did no t’ai chi. After 16 weeks, all the participants received a dose of the shingles vaccine, Varivax. By the end of the 25 week study, the t’ai chi group had immunity levels measured at twice that of the other group. The researchers said that their findings have implications for boosting resistance to flu, pneumonia and other infectious diseases. The UCLA study was published in the April 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

From Dr. Weil.com: October, 2005
Healthy Aging - At Any Age
The aging process is a natural part of life, and growing old is not something to deny, avoid or be afraid of. However, taking some simple steps now - no matter what your age - can help to make the physical and mental changes that accompany aging easier to handle. Regular exercise is an important step in the right direction, and one that can help lessen the risk of disease, promote quality sleep and increase energy. Daily physical activity completes an optimum approach to aging well, along with a sound diet, activities that stimulate your mind and maintaining social connections. Make sure that whatever type of exercise (or exercises) you decide to engage in, your body receives a workout for the heart, as well as for bones and muscles. Walking, strength training, yoga and T'ai Chi are some good choices; talk with your physician about options that are best for you.