Peer-Reviewed Research: The Health Benefits of Eight-Section Brocades.

Quality of life, sleep quality, physical balance, and heart health.

The paper by Zou et al. (2017) aims to evaluate the health benefits of Baduanjin Qigong, a traditional Chinese exercise regimen, through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Baduanjin, or the "Eight-Section Brocades," integrates physical postures, breathing techniques, and mental focus. Given the increasing popul…