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RESEARCH

Our research team at the Research Center for Neuropsychological Well-being has begun conducting experiments on Chanwuyi Lifestyle Medicine since 2007.  We have tested our program on children with autism, older adults with memory problems, and patients with depression.  So far, the results are very encouraging, and different cohorts showed various levels of improvement in cognitive function, emotional status, and physical health.

REFERENCES

Chan, A. , Sze, S., & Shi, D. (2008). Traditional Chinese mind-body exercises improve self control ability of an adolescent with Asperger’s disorder. Journal of Psychology in Chinese Societies, 9, 225-239


Chan, A., Sze, S., Cheung, M. C., Lam, J. M. & Shi, D. (2009). Dejian mind-body intervention improves the functioning of a patient with chronic epilepsy: a case report. Cases Journal, 2, 9080, doi:10.1186/1757-1626-2-9080


Chan, A. S., Cheung, M. C., Tsui, W. J., Sze, S. L. & Shi, D. (2011). Dejian mind-body intervention on depressive mood of community-dwelling adults: a randomized controlled trial.  Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, doi:10.1093/ecam/nep043.


Chan, A. S., Cheung, M. C., Sze, S. L., Leung, W. W. & Shi, D. (2011). Shaolin Dan Tian breathing fosters relaxed and attentive mind: A randomized controlled neuro-electrophysiological study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, doi:10.1155/2011/180704.


Chan, A. S., Sze, S. L., Cheung, M. C., Han, Y. M., Leung, W. W. & Shi, D. (2011) Dejian mind-body intervention improves the cognitive functions of a child with autism. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, doi:10.1155/2011/549254.


Chan, A., Wong, Q. Y., Sze, S. L., Kwong, P. P. K., Han, Y. M. Y., & Cheung, M. C. (2012). A Chinese Chan-based mind-body intervention improves sleep on patients with depression: a randomized controlled trial. The Scientific World Journal, doi:10.1100/2012/235206.


Chan, A., Sze, S. L., Han, Y. M. Y., & Cheung, M. C. (2012). A Chan dietary intervention enhances executive functions and anterior cingulate activity in autism spectrum disorders: a randomized controlled trial. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2012, Article ID 262136.


Chan, A. S., Wong, Q. Y., Sze S. L., Kwong, P. P. K., Han, Y. M. Y., & Cheung, M. C. (2012). A Chinese Chan-based mind-body intervention for patients with depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, 142, 283-289.


Chan, A. S., Sze, S. L., Siu, N. Y., Lau, E. M., & Cheung, M. C. (2013). A Chinese mind-body exercise improves self-control of children with autism: A randomized controlled trial. PLoS ONE, 8, e68184.


Chan, A. S., Han, Y. M. Y., Sze, S. L., Wong, Q. Y., & Cheung, M. C. (2013). A randomized controlled neurophysiological study of a Chinese Chan-based mind-body intervention in patients with major depressive disorder. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Article ID 812096, doi:10.1155/2013/812096.


Yu, R., Woo, J., Chan, A. S., & Sze, S. L. (2014). A Chinese Chan-based mind-body intervention improves psychological well-being and physical health of community-dwelling elderly: A pilot study. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 9, 727-736.


Chan, A. S., Sze, S. L., Woo, J., & Yu, R. H. (2014). A Chinese Chan-based lifestyle intervention improves memory of older adults. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 6, 50, doi:10.3389/fnagi.2014.00050.

Chan, A. S., Cheung, W. K., Yeung, M. K., Woo, J., Kwok, T., Shum, D. H., Yu, R., & Cheung, M. C. (2017). A Chinese Chan-based mind-body intervention improves memory of older adults. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 9, 190.


Chan, A. S., Cheung, W. K., Yeung, M. K., & Lee, T. L. (2018). Sustained Effects of Memory and Lifestyle Interventions on Memory Functioning of Older Adults: An 18-Month Follow-Up Study. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 10, 240.


Chan, A.S. & Sze, S (2020). Changing Lifestyle Improves Executive Functions and Associated Neurophysiological Activity in Children with Autism. Journal of Autism, doi:10.7243/2054-992X-7-1


Han, Y., Sze, S., Wong, Q. & Chan, A (2020). A mind-body lifestyle intervention enhances emotional control in patients with major depressive disorder: a randomized, controlled study.  Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience, 20, 1056-1069.

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