If anyone happens upon this (rather old) news, I’d be grateful for comments which highlight any other research relevant to the benefits of meditation, and in particular, tai chi. I’m a keen practitioner of tai chi though am troubled by the fact that some of the mechanisms through which tai chi is said to benefit health seem like untested hypotheses. Also, the health benefits are quite hard to define in western medical terms e.g. “awareness”, and the concept of “chi” very nebulous. I’m keen to know if there is a core of peer reviewed science to support my enthusiasm for it as a hobby.

Btw this is my first Bad Science comment so apologies if it’s not sufficiently “combative, intelligent, and rude”. Actually, on second thoughts, why the f&@k should I have to be rude and combative, s£&@w you all! Boom boom.