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Improving Memory Through Better Sleep in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Tai Chi Intervention Study

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  • Li-Yuan Li
  • Xin Xie
  • Hai-Xin Jiang
  • Jing Yu
  • Annie L Nguyen

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ObjectivesThe relationship between sleep and memory has been well documented. However, it remains unclear whether a mind-body exercise, that is, Tai Chi exercise, can improve memory performance in older adults by improving their subjective and objective sleep.MethodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted with participants (M = 67.36, 56–79 years) randomly assigned to Tai Chi and control groups. The primary outcomes were sleep, both subjectively reported and objectively assessed by actigraphy, and memory performance, as well as the mediating role of sleep in memory improvement with Tai Chi practice.ResultsTai Chi exercise led to improvements in subjective sleep, as indicated by Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) (p

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  • Li-Yuan Li & Xin Xie & Hai-Xin Jiang & Jing Yu & Annie L Nguyen, 2024. "Improving Memory Through Better Sleep in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Tai Chi Intervention Study," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 79(11), pages 193-213.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:geronb:v:79:y:2024:i:11:p:193-213.
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