A systematic review and meta-analysis of the mechanism of action of Tai Chi on cardiovascular disease: evidence map of aerobic and mind-body exercise pathways.

Sci Rep · 2026 · PMC12913613 · PMID 41617914

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a slight trendno p-value reported

The pooled SMD = −0.25 (95% CI: −0.61 to 0.11, p >0.05) indicates a slight trend toward improvement in general health within the Tai Chi group, though this result is not statistically significant.

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