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An ancient Chinese exercise called baduanjin lowers blood pressure as much as a daily brisk walk — without a gym or equipment

Picture a 65-year-old retiree whose knees ache too much for a morning walk but whose doctor keeps warning about creeping blood pressure. A year-long clinical trial published in early 2026 suggests she ...
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If you do this 800-year-old Chinese exercise daily, your BP & heart may stay healthier than with any other medicine, says study

A traditional Chinese exercise practised for more than 800 years could offer a simple and affordable way to help manage high blood pressure, according to new research published in the Journal of the ...
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Traditional Chinese exercise routine reduces blood pressure as much as brisk walking

The Baduanjin exercise has been practiced for hundreds of years as a way to achieve relaxation and improve mental and physical health through gentle movement. Recently, scientists completed a large ...
Nature

The effect of different exercise modalities on older adults’ quality of life: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial

This assessor-blinded randomized trial was designed to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise, resistance training, and traditional Chinese gong methods on the quality of life (QoL) of older adults ...
Nature

Effects of resistance training and aerobic training on improving the composition of middle-aged adults with obesity in an interventional study

The increasing prevalence of obesity in middle-aged Chinese individuals reflects broader global trends driven by urbanization, reduced physical activity, and poor dietary choices. Obesity is a ...