Traditional Chinese Exercise for Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases (or noncommunicable diseases) are generally defined as human health conditions that may not have a cure, develop slowly, and require long-term medical management. Major chronic diseases include cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes mellitus, cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, degenerative diseases, and neurological disorders. Of note, these chronic diseases are increasingly recognized as the leading cause of death and disability worldwide and cause a substantial economic burden on healthcare and society…