PMID:
Aging Clin Exp Res. 2019 Aug 20. Epub 2019 Aug 20. PMID: 31432432
Abstract Title:
Effects of Tai Chi on beta endorphin and inflammatory markers in older adults with chronic pain: an exploratory study.
Abstract:
The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine the effects of Tai Chi on blood levels of beta endorphin (β-endorphin) and inflammatory markers in older adults with chronic pain. Forty community-dwelling older adults with chronic pain were randomized to Tai Chi or light physical exercise, and each offered twice weekly for 12 weeks. Following the 12-week intervention, neither Tai Chi nor light physicalexercise changed levels of β-endorphin and inflammatory markers. However, in older adults who completed 70% or more classes, Tai Chi significantly lowered levels of β-endorphin (p
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