Osteopenia (Low Bone Density): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Diet & Treatment

Tai chi

Tai chi
Tai chi

A study in 2007 shows that 49 elder people have osteoporosis or osteopenia, scientist finds that 18 weeks of training in tai chi (it is an old Chinese martial art that mix graceful, slow movements with deep breathing and medication) aids in improving balance and might lower the chance of falling. A systematic review publishes in the same year concludes that tai chi might be a safe, effective, and practical intervention for sustaining bone mineral density in women that are experiencing postmenopausal. Therefore, the review of authors ’ note that present studies on Tai chi’s effects of bone-protecting are limited in quality and quantity.