Qigong as a Therapeutic Modality for Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults: Mechanisms from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The rise in mental health challenges among aging populations underscores the urgent need for safe, effective, and accessible non-pharmacological treatments. The systematic review and meta-analysis by Dong et al. (2025) offers compelling evidence that Traditional Chinese Exercises (TCEs), especially Qigong, significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety and de…