Highlights ■ A 13-week Tai Chi/Qigong program significantly reducedanxiety and stress in Brazilian patients with diabetes and hypertension. ■ Tai Chi/Qigong offers an effective complementary therapy to improve health outcomes in primary care settings. ■ This study highlights the potential of Tai Chi/Qigong for enhancing mental and physical well-being in chronic disease management. ABSTRACT Objective: This study investigated the effects of Tai Chi/Qigong practice over 13 weeks on anxiety and perceived stress levels in middle-aged or older Brazilian hypertensive and […]

Highlights The FRAIL scale is a validated instrument for the diagnosis of frailty syndrome. LGBT+ people are subject to different stressors throughout their lives, which can affect their health. Being an LGBT+ man aged ≥60 and an LGBT woman aged ≥50 was independently associated with frailty. ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate differences in the prevalence of frailty between LGBT+ and non- LGBT+ older adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving Brazilians aged 50 and over was performed. The participants were invited to […]