Academy award history. This is the seventh Academy Award nomination for Kate Winslet. She was previously nominated for: THE READER (2008) Winner, Actress in a Leading Role. LITTLE CHILDREN (2006) Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role. ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (2004) Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role.
Tai chi is a mind-body practice often used to enhance mental and physical health. Although it was initially developed as a martial art, it's commonly practiced as a form of moving meditation. Many practitioners of tai chi use this technique to reduce stress, as well as to improve posture, balance, flexibility, and strength. In addition, tai chi is said to boost mood, alleviate pain, strengthen the immune system, and improve heart health.
Tai chi improves balance and, according to some studies, reduces falls. Proprioception â the ability to sense the position of one's body in space â declines with age. Tai chi helps train this sense, which is a function of sensory neurons in the inner ear and stretch receptors in the muscles and ligaments. Tai chi also improves muscle strength and flexibility, which makes it easier to recover from a stumble.