For people who live with arthritis, getting up, and moving can seem like a daunting task. Some fear that physical activity will cause their pain to worsen. Researchers are finding the opposite is true. Can the right kind of exercise help reduce pain? According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, chronic pain affects over […]
Most of us know someone who suffers from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases that obstruct airflow from entering the lungs. It is commonly caused by smoking or over-exposure to irritants in the air. There is good news, though. A study in Respirology shows taking a brisk walk […]
As the saying goes, we are what we eat. Eating healthy foods can decrease our risk for diseases like diabetes. For instance, one study shows that higher consumption of low-fat yogurt can reduce the risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes by 28%.1 Now that is amazing. Diabetologia published the work of Laura M. O’Connoranalyzing daily […]
