Jessup2 Posted December 16, 2017 http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0061038 Conclusion Tai Chi Chuan (TCC). Although cross-sectional study cannot rule out the pre-existing difference in brain structures, our findings may suggest the difference in cortical thickness for TCC practitioners might be associated with TCC practice. The underlying neurological mechanism for long-term TCC practice might have similar pattern to cortical morphology associated with meditation and aerobic exercise. Exploration on uses of TCC as one modality of behavioral intervention to maintain and enhance the human brain structure and function is an exciting avenue of research with the potential for a considerable public health yield. At the same time, this result indicates that it is imperative to conduct longitudinal studies aiming to disclose the real causal relationship between the change of brain structures and TCC practice. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel Karavaev Posted December 22, 2017 Nice. It is positive. There are many references to the great healing effect of Tai Chi classes in China. It is very good when Western academics find their own confirmation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
