Comparative Study of the Effects of Tai Chi and Square Dance on Immune Function, Physical Health, and Life Satisfaction in Urban Empty-Nest Older Adults

Su, Zhongjun; Zhao, Jiexiu

doi:10.3389/fphys.2021.721758

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“…2016) Regarding immune function and physical health, the Tai Chi group exhibited significantly higher levels of Ig G, and NK cell cytotoxicity. Tai chi also significantly lower waist-to-hip ratio, systolic blood pressure, dyastolic blood pressure, and significantly higher vital capacity Su & Zhao (2021) The result of JBI score explained in the table 3. Table 3 shows the scores of all articles obtained after the JBI assessment.…”

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Tai Chi as a Simple Exercise to Increase Immunity and Psychological Well-being: Narrative Review

Fitria

Sumarni

Astuti

2023

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Background: COVID-19 is a virus that attacks the human respiratory system and is more at risk of attacking someone with a low immunity level. Apart from having a physical impact, COVID-19 also has a psychological impact. Those impacts need efforts to increase immunity and psychological wellbeing. The effort that we can make is through a sports program. The right kind of exercise is a moderate-intensity exercise that involves thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, such as yoga, meditation, and Tai Chi. Purpose: This article aims to analyze the effect of Tai Chi on increasing immunity and psychological well-being in the New Normal era. Methods: This article uses the narrative review method with the keyword "(People OR Adult OR Young Adult AND Tai Chi AND Immunity OR Psychological well being). The databases used were Cochrane, EBSCO, Pubmed, and Taylor & Francis. 9 articles were obtained, which were then re-selected based on predetermined criteria. Article selection is also carried out using JBI to ensure the articles' quality is appropriate. Results: A literature search resulted in 9 articles showing that Tai Chi has benefits for improving psychological well-being, immunity, and physical function. Conclusion: Tai Chi can improve immunity, physical functioning, and psychological wellbeing when it occurs regularly. This benefit helps overcome the impact and prevention of COVID-19. Tai Chi programs are relatively easy to do at home and do not need to spend money. Apply quickly and become an effective solution.

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Tai Chi as a Simple Exercise to Increase Immunity and Psychological Well-being: Narrative Review

Fitria

Sumarni

Astuti

2023

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“…Guangchangwu has benefits for older adult in improving cognitive function ( 42 ), memory ( 43 ), skeletal health ( 44 ), and life satisfaction ( 45 ). There are some limitations in this study.…”

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The association between leisure activity and mental health in the older adults in China: amazing Guangchangwu

Yu,

Chiu,

Guu

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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ObjectiveSince the mental health of older adult is an important topic in the aging society, the main purpose of this study is to understand the mental health status of the older adult in China under different conditions. More importantly, although people generally believe that leisure activities can improve mental health, the impact of these activities on older adult has not yet been fully discussed. Hence, this study further explores that what kind of leisure activity is associated with mental health of the older adult given different conditions.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire survey to explore the relationships of various leisure activities on mental health among older adults under different demographics. This study used the Geriatric Depression Scale short forms scale (GDS-15) to assess the mental health of older adults. Based on a sample of 2,006 participants, both two-sample t-test and ANOVA were adopted to analyze the characteristics of mental health among specific subsamples.ResultsOur findings indicated that older adults generally have higher mental health scores if they do not have chronic diseases, live with other family members, or reside in urban. First, three leisure activities including walking, Guangchangwu, and hiking have positive associations on mental health for older adults with chronic diseases. Second, the older adults living alone engaged in Guangchangwu or hiking significantly associated with their good mental health. Finally, only Guangchangwu has a significantly positive associated with the mental health of rural older adults.ConclusionsBased on our results, the government and healthcare planners can better allocate limited resources under different conditions to promote certain leisure activities, which are helpful to enhance the mental health of older adults. Guangchangwu is an activity that meets the characteristics of Chinese culture, so we further conclude that it is significantly associated with the good mental health of older adults in China.

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“…The sample size of this study was therefore relatively small, and it was only possible to retrieve data from Chinese databases. However, currently, square-dance interventions for older adults are beginning to attract community attention, with an increasing number of studies being published in international journals in English from 2020 onward [67][68][69]. This cultural-based collective movement is increasingly being viewed as complementary and alternative to the Western forms of PA [69].…”

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Effect of Square Dance Interventions on Physical and Mental Health among Chinese Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Wong

Chung

et al. 2022

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(1) Background: Square dancing is an emerging form of aerobic exercise in China, especially among middle-aged and older people. The benefits of square dancing have been investigated and promoted in recent years through research and interventions. Interventions have been conducted to promote the participants’ reactionary participation in physical activity, social and family cohesion, and other psychological benefits. Therefore, square dancing has been promoted as a major factor in China’s increase in physical activity prevalence. (2) Methods: A systematic review was used to identify studies that have indicated the effect of square dancing on the physical and mental health among Chinese older adults. (3) Results: Twenty-four studies examining the effects of square dancing on older Chinese adults were extracted. These studies were not found in English databases. The quality of the retrieved studies had a moderate-to-high risk of bias. Square dancing interventions were shown to result in effective mental, physical, and cognitive improvements in the systematic synthesis. (4) Conclusions: This study examined the effects of square dancing in China over the past 10 years on the physical and mental health of older adults. Based on the results of this study, recommendations can be made for future square dance interventions for older adults such as male-oriented, mixed-gender, or intergenerational programs.

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Comparative Study of the Effects of Tai Chi and Square Dance on Immune Function, Physical Health, and Life Satisfaction in Urban Empty-Nest Older Adults

Cited by 8 publications

References 43 publications

Tai Chi as a Simple Exercise to Increase Immunity and Psychological Well-being: Narrative Review

Tai Chi as a Simple Exercise to Increase Immunity and Psychological Well-being: Narrative Review

The association between leisure activity and mental health in the older adults in China: amazing Guangchangwu

Effect of Square Dance Interventions on Physical and Mental Health among Chinese Older Adults: A Systematic Review

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