Tai chi may help prevent seniors hurting themselves from falls

Doing tai chi may be a good way for seniors to improve their balance and reduce the risk of falls.

Seniors who practice tai chi – a Chinese meditation practice that combines deep breathing and slow, fluid movements – may be less likely to fall than their peers who don't do this type of exercise, a recent study suggests.

Researchers examined data from 18 previously published trials of tai chi for fall prevention with a combined 3,824 participants aged 65 and older.