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.
These studies included more than 1,500 people. The average age of people in the studies ranged from mid 50s to early 70s. The average length of the tai chi training program was 12 weeks, and most sessions lasted an hour. Tai chi was usually done two to three times a week, the researchers said. Tai chi resulted in improvement in a six-minute walking test; muscle strength (measured by bending and stretching the knees); the time it took to get up and move; and quality of life, the researchers said.