Health benefits in qigong practice: A compelling body of scientific research shows a wide range of positive health benefits are realized with regular Qigong practice. The studies have shown that qigong practice results in the improvement of many physiological and psychological factors such as increased bone health, cardiopulmonary fitness, physical function, fall prevention and balance, strengthened immune system, reduced anxiety, depression and improved general quality of life of its practitioners.
An analysis of Qigong interventions, published in the American Journal of Health Promotion also concluded that consistent, significant results for a number of health benefit had a positive effect on: