Bad heart? Use Tai Chi to mention spirit
Researchers at the University of Arizona in the United States have found that pessimistic heart patients should try to practice Tai Chi, which is related to the improvement of mood and quality of life.
The results of the study published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing believe that this kind of physical and mental exercise can play a role in improving mental health because of the synergy between posture and breathing. Good posture improves mood, and smooth breathing can relieve stress and anxiety.
Researchers examined the effects of Tai Chi on the mental health of adults with coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and stroke. A total of 1853 patients from 15 clinical trials were included in the analysis. The average age of the participants was 66 years old and 44% were women. The analysis results show that heart disease patients who practice Tai Chi have less overall psychological distress. Tai Chi practice is also associated with a decrease in depression. The correlation between it and anxiety did not reach statistical significance, which may be due to an insufficient number of patients.
People with cardiovascular disease often have a poor quality of life due to unpleasant symptoms (such as shortness of breath) or disability. Studies have found that practicing Tai Chi is related to the improvement of their quality of life. This includes not only the improvement in the quality of life in terms of mental health (the patient's feelings, the ability to go out and socializing), but also the improvement in the quality of life in terms of physical health (walking, daily activities, etc.).
According to the type of diagnosis, the above results are different. Tai Chi has no significant effect on the health of stroke survivors. This is because there are few studies on mental health or quality of life in this group. Although some studies focus on stroke survivors practicing Tai Chi, most of them focus on physical functions such as balance and gait.
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