A wealth of research is emerging to document the many benefits of practicing tai chi and qigong.
Tai chi and Bone Mineral Density: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5615537/
QiGong and Fatigue, Sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4290154/
Tai Chi Improves Sleep Quality in Healthy Adults and Patients with Chronic Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5570448/
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi. Peter M. Wayne, Ph.D. with Mark L. Fuerst. Available through most booksellers.