Tai Chi reduces risk of inflammatory disease, treats insomnia among breast cancer survivors

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Both Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia in breast cancer survivors but also may provide additional health benefits by reducing inflammation and bolstering anti-viral defenses, according to a study led by UCLA Health researchers. The work was published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. 

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