Health Updates Webinar #282 “Ano ang benepisyo ng Qi Gong at Tai Chi? For Healthy Aging”

The University of the Philippines,
in partnership with the UP Manila – National Institutes of Health,
and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital and UP College of Medicine,
would like to invite you to attend this webinar!

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Webinar #282
April 24, 2026 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Ano ang Benepisyo ng Qi Gong at Tai Chi?
For Healthy Aging

Presenter:
Dr. Shelly Ann F. Dela Vega
Director, Institute on Aging
UP – National Institutes of Health
Professor Department of Medicine
UP College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital

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Webinar #282
April 24, 2026 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Ano ang Benepisyo ng Qi Gong at Tai Chi?
For Healthy Aging

In an era defined by a rapid demographic transition toward an increasingly aging global population, the clinical imperative to identify sustainable, low-impact, and high-efficacy interventions has never been more pressing. We are honored to invite you to a specialized webinar that bridges the gap between ancient Eastern philosophies and contemporary evidence-based geriatric care, focusing on the profound benefits of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. In this week’s episode, we will deconstruct the physiological and psychological mechanisms that make these “meditative movements” essential tools in the modern healthcare professional’s arsenal and the layperson’s wellness journey.

Our discourse will move beyond anecdotal appreciation to examine the rigorous scientific literature surrounding neuroplasticity and the stabilization of the autonomic nervous system. Participants will explore how the rhythmic, slow-velocity movements inherent in Tai Chi enhance proprioceptive feedback and neuromuscular coordination, directly addressing the multifactorial risks associated with sarcopenia and geriatric falls. In addition, we will discuss the biochemical shifts elicited by these practices, specifically the modulation of cortisol levels and the upregulation of parasympathetic activity, which collectively foster a state of systemic homeostasis and improved immunological resilience. This scientific synthesis is designed to provide medical practitioners with a robust framework for recommending these modalities as part of a comprehensive preventative care strategy.

In this webinar, we will highlight the cognitive benefits of these practices, particularly in preserving executive function and visuospatial processing in older adults. When we integrate these low-risk, cost-effective interventions into standard care pathways, healthcare providers can facilitate a paradigm shift from reactive treatment to proactive, holistic wellness.

Our speaker is Dr. Shelley Ann F. Dela Vega, who is the Director of the Institute on Aging, UP – National Institutes of Health and is also a Professor at the Department of Medicine, UP College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital. Join us as we navigate the frontier where traditional mindfulness meets the rigorous scrutiny of geriatric medicine to redefine the trajectory of healthy aging.