Several health studies...

One study showed that 30 minutes of moderate exercise, 5 days per week, reduced mortality rates among participants by up to 27 percent. Persons who did at least 20 minutes of vigorous exercise 3 days per week showed a 32 percent reduction in mortality. A second study showed that a "Mediterranean Diet", which is composed of vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, whole grains, fish, ratio of monounsaturated fats, alcohol and meat. These were published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

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A Danish Study of almost 12000 persons over 20 years showed that moderate regular exercise and 1 or 2 alchoholic drinks per day, reduced mortality from heart disease by over 30 percent. The research was conducted by University of Southern Denmark,

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080109/hl_nm/drinking_health_dc;_ylt=Ai1LfWR5BLDZaBAU.kbbzUzVJRIF

A British study showed that "People who drink moderately, exercise, quit smoking and eat five servings of fruit and vegetables each day live on average 14 years longer than people who adopt none of these behaviors..." Four small changes for better health.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080108/hl_nm/longevity_lifestyle_dc;_ylt=AujEavQx9bCCzvdLSg.uKRwR.3QA

"Researchers reported ... that chronic anxiety can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, at least in men. The findings add another trait to a growing list of psychological profiles linked to heart disease, including anger or hostility, Type A behavior, and depression. ... The research was published ... by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080108/ap_on_he_me/anxiety_heart;_ylt=Ageiy1chKaJF7CcJFqzFcIgR.3QA

So eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, have some fun, don't worry so much, and live a longer healthier life. You don't have to be a professional body builder or Olympic athlete to benefit.

Consider, how Tai Chi can contribute to achieving your health goals. Daily Tai Chi practice (daily moderate exercise), encourages a calm, positive, meditative state of mind (reduced anxiety), in a social setting at the gym with others (reduced anxiety).

The philosophy and practice of Tai Chi encourages a moderate life-style (healthy diet, work, rest, and exercise habits), a positive attitude, and a calm state of mind.