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Using Tai Chi and Qigong to Treat Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Decline- An Application of Artificial Intelligence to Traditional Chinese Medicine

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  • Robert W McGee

    (Fayetteville State University, USA)

Abstract

This comprehensive review of 26 studies (including RCTs, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and protocols) examines the impact of Tai Chi and Qigong on cognitive function in Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cognitive decline. Interventions typically lasted 12-24 weeks, with frequencies of 2-3 sessions weekly, showing moderate benefits in global cognition (e.g., MoCA, MMSE improvements; SMD 0.27-0.36), memory, executive function, and dual-task performance, often superior to controls or combined with therapies like tDCS.

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  • Robert W McGee, 2025. "Using Tai Chi and Qigong to Treat Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Decline- An Application of Artificial Intelligence to Traditional Chinese Medicine," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 64(2), pages 56407-56415, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:abf:journl:v:64:y:2025:i:2:p:56407-56415
    DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2025.64.010025
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    1. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Using Artificial Intelligence to Conduct Research on the Health Benefits of Tai Chi- A Pilot Study," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 55(2), pages 46838-46841, February.
    2. Robert W McGee, 2023. "Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Dementia," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 53(5), pages 45080-45085, November.
    3. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Breast Cancer," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 54(3), pages 46024-46027, January.
    4. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Lung Cancer- A Study in Artificial Intelligence," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 55(4), pages 47220-47225, March.
    5. Robert W McGee, 2021. "Tai Chi, Qigong, and the Treatment of Hypertension," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 39(1), pages 31055-31062, September.
    6. Robert W McGee, 2021. "Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 36(2), pages 28350-28353, June.
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    11. Robert W McGee, 2021. "Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Cancer," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 34(5), pages 27173-27182, March.
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