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Baseline Characteristics and Health Outcome Variables of Study Participants, all values are mean (SD) unless otherwise noted.
| Variable | Tai Chi (n=21) | Healthy Controls (n=20) |
|---|---|---|
| Female, no. (%) | 20 (95.24) | 19 (95.00) |
| Age, yr. | 53.10 (11.58) | 52.9 (11.12) |
| Race, no. (%) | ||
| White | 13 (61.90) | 12 (60.00) |
| Black | 6 (28.57) | 6 (30.00) |
| Asian | 2 (9.52) | 2 (10.00) |
| Body Mass Index, kg/m2 | 29.37 (6.96) | 27.28 (3.58) |
| Beck Depression Inventory-II | 19.71 (11.12) | 2.75 (3.77) |
