Tai chi can help older patients with disabling conditions – study

GPs should prescribe sessions of Chinese exercises, study says, after finding it helps patients with breathing problems, osteoarthritis and heart disease.

Use of complementary health approaches among children aged 4-17 years in the United States: national health interview survey, 2007-2012

This report presents national estimates of the use of complementary health approaches among children aged 4-17 years in the United States.
... tai chi, or qi gong were the most commonly used complementary health approaches in both 2007 and 2012. 

Effects of Tai Chi on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise that has been widely practiced in the People's Republic of China for many centuries. This exercise has also been applied as a training modality in pulmonary rehabilitation programs for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 

Preliminary evidence suggests that Tai Chi has beneficial effects on exercise capacity and HRQoL in COPD patients. This exercise can be recommended as an effective alternative training modality in pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

Health benefits of qigong or tai chi for cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analyses

Mind-body interventions are widely used by cancer patients to reduce symptoms and cope better with disease- and treatment-related symptoms. 
In the last decade, many clinical controlled trials of qigong/tai chi as a cancer treatment have emerged. This study aimed to quantitatively evaluate the effects of qigong/tai chi on the health-related outcomes of cancer patients.

The effects of mind-body therapies on the immune system: meta-analysis

Mind-body therapies reduce markers of inflammation and influence virus-specific immune responses to vaccination despite minimal evidence suggesting effects on resting anti-viral or enumerative measures. 

Tai Chi masters can generate great force

 It's possible that teaching children how to harness this ability could help them control chronic pain, manage disease and reduce stress. Recent studies from other institutions have suggested tai chi training can promote calmness and relaxation in middle school children and improve pulmonary function in children with asthma.
It's not just kids who can benefit from tai chi. Other studies at Stanford and elsewhere have shown that adult practitioners gain balance, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and immune benefits.

Tai Chi versus brisk walking in elderly women

Comparing the effects of a short style of Tai Chi versus brisk walking training programme on aerobic capacity, heart rate variability (HRV), strength, flexibility, balance, psychological status and quality of life in elderly women.

A short style of Tai Chi Chuan was found to be an effective way to improve many fitness measures in elderly women over a 3-month period. 

Tai Chi Chuan  was also found to be significantly better than brisk walking in enhancing certain measures of fitness including lower extremity strength, balance and flexibility.

Researchers Find Missing Link Between the Brain and Immune System

Knowing already the effects of tension on brain activity and the relaxing properties of the practice of Tai Ji, a recent breakthrough study has come up supporting the relationship between brain and immune system and hence Tai Ji as a way to promote the afore mentioned.Such study may be an asset, for further supporting the benefits of Tai Ji, as scientists "have determined that the brain is directly connected to the immune system by vesssels previously thought not to exist".

Tai Chi improves self control for children with autism

Emotional and behavioral control are often impaired in individuals with autism (ASD). Children are especially prone to emotional and verbal outbursts, limited social functioning, repetitive and disruptive behaviors, and strained communication.
These traits common to ASD make it difficult for children with ASD to succeed academically, socially, or in interpersonal relationships.

Pupils use Tai Chi to beat bullying

When pupils at Hartington CE Primary School performed the "Story of Tai Chi" for parents, grandparents and friends, there was more to the presentation than just a play.

During the year 2006 as part of the school's anti-bullying initiative the youngsters have been practising this form of protection meditation. Not only that, but next February they are hoping to start an after-school community club offering Tai Chi to all ages, from children five years old through to adults.