‘Tai chi-ing’ away depression caused by heart disease

Tai chi can help improve mental and physical well-being in those with chronic health conditions like heart disease and hypertension. — Filepic

Heart disease patients might be able to relieve symptoms of depression with sessions of tai chi, according to new American research.

Carried out by researchers at the University of Arizona, the new study analysed the findings of 15 clinical trials that included a total of 1,853 patients, to investigate the effect of tai chi on psychological well-being in adults with coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertension (high blood pressure) and stroke.