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Article: T'ai chi found to lower blood pressure
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- April 16, 1998
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IRA DREYFUSS Associated Press Writer
AP Online
04-16-1998
WASHINGTON (AP) _ A little t'ai chi seems to make the circulatory system work better.
Regular light activity in the Chinese balance and flexibility exercises did virtually as much good as moderately intense brisk walks in lowering blood pressure, surprised researchers said. T'ai chi was only expected to make minimal changes.
``We weren't expecting to see changes in blood pressure,'' said Deborah R. Young, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.
The findings were so unexpected that Young would not advise people to give up brisk walking in favor of t'ai chi. Research already has shown ...
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