Exercises based on the Chinese martial art Tai Chi may provide a surprising answer to the high risk of falling among elderly people, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. A study of 2,328 people over 65 shows that general exercise could reduce the risk of falling by 13 percent. But when one group of seniors learned moves based on the popular, slow-motion Kung Fu, researchers say, the risk dropped by 25 percent. Tai Chi's slow, controlled movements emphasize maintaining good balance and good muscle tone. The study says unintentional injuries are the sixth leading cause of death for the elderly in the U.S.
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