New research suggests this age-old habit may reduce your risk of heart disease.
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Practice Tai Chi for Blood Pressure Benefits
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New research conducted by two leading public hospitals in China shows that tai chi a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise that involves slow flowing movements and deep breathing may benefit cardiovascular health. The study published in an upcoming issue of JAMA Cardiology suggests that adding tai chi to your weekly routine can significantly lower blood pressure in people with hypertension (also called high blood pressure). The findings are of great importance to Americans as high blood pressure is a major precursor to heart disease the leading cause of death in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Early treatment of prehypertension (elevated blood pressure levels that are not yet classified as hypertension) is crucial to preventing the development of hypertension and related cardiovascular problems. Prehypertension is defined by a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 120 to 139 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 80 to 89 mm Hg and affects a significant portion of the adult population. Read on to learn more about the study findings and find out if tai chi can help improve your cardiovascular health.
