U.S. Research Says Taiji Boxing Can Help Reduce the Risk of Parkinson's Disease

A study in the United States shows that playing Tai Chi can help reduce the chance of Parkinson's disease.

"Parkinson's disease" is a brain disorder that causes degeneration of the central nervous system and affects the patient's walking, speech, and other activities. It can usually be improved through medicine and surgery, and doctors recommend patients to exercise more or perform physical therapy.

The United States "Oregon Research Association" recently conducted research on about 200 patients with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. They were divided into groups to perform different sports including Tai Chi, after six months. The researchers found that the symptoms of participating in the Tai Chi group were significantly improved and the effect was better than the other two groups.

Dr. Li, a Chinese-American who is in charge of the study, said that Tai Chi is easy to learn and does not require special equipment. It is a good sport to promote.