Tai Chi and Qigong to Enhance Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yuelin Li, Thao Thi-Thu Doan, Ruoran Zhao, Youmin Cho, Xing Fan, Zeyu Zhang, Tianxue Hou, Rhayun Song, Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea, Faculty of Nursing, Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hai Phong, National University Hospital, National University Health System, School of Medicine and Health, Lishui University, Institute for Hospital Management, Tsinghua University, School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on March 09, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundPopulation aging and associated cognitive decline presents major public health challenges. Tai Chi and Qigong (TCQ) have gained attention as potential non-pharmacological approaches to improve brain health.ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of TCQ ...