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New research finds that tai chi could equal talk therapy as a solution to insomnia in middle aged adults

The Chinese trial of 200 insomnia patients found it tended to work best over the longer term

Tai chi is relatively cheap and accessible, even to the frail and elderly, the researchers noted

MONDAY, Dec. 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Having trouble sleeping? New Chinese research suggests the age-old practice of tai chi might help.

The study found it equalled talk therapy in helping middle aged people with insomnia regain restful slumber in the long term.

“Our study supports tai chi as an alternative treatment approach for the long term management of chronic insomnia in middle aged and older adults,” conclude a team led by Parco Sui , professor of kinesiology at Hong

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