The selective cognitive benefits of long-term Tai Chi practice on executive function of students: a study on young adults

These benefits are attributed to Tai Chi's combination of physical movement, cognitive engagement, and mindfulness through rhythmic breathing, which enhances mental clarity, attentional discipline, and distraction management. This result challenges the assumption that Tai Chi uniformly enhance the cognitive function, highlighting the need for further research into its long term effects on specific cognitive domains. By elucidating these selective enhancements, future studies can explore the mechanisms underlying these outcomes and their implications for cognitive health. Such research could inform interventions aimed at optimizing Tai Chi practices to maximize cognitive benefits across diverse populations.