Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Exercise seems to help slow the progression of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and may limit and improve common symptoms that are associated with this disease. Exercise is generally recommended for people with lung chronic disease [...]
Parkinson’s and Exercise: The Importance of Strength Training and its Impact on Gains in Power
In my earlier article titled “Parkinson’s and Exercise” I provided information about the importance of exercise in managing the disease. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview with respect to resistance [...]
Osteoporosis: The Most Common Fracture Sites
It is important for people that have osteoporosis to have an understanding of where fractures occur most often. Although a fracture can occur anywhere, the most common areas are listed in this article. Signs of [...]
The Impact of Exercise on Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a life altering progressive eye disease with no known cure. It involves the loss of central eye vision and impacts both men and women. There are two types of macular degeneration, [...]
The Importance of Exercise for People with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a lung disease that presents itself with scarring in the lungs. There are a number of causes. The disease is difficult to treat and there is no cure. Exercise seems to [...]
The Benefits of Exercise for Woman During Menopause
Menopause can be a difficult change for women to cope with, and can bring on a number of difficult symptoms to deal with. Hot flashes, chills, night sweats. Mood changes, weight gain and a slowed [...]
Cancer Exercise Overview
There is abundant evidence that exercise and healthy eating can aid in the recovery of cancer patients. The latest information shows that exercise for cancer patients can also keep cancer from recurring (Hoffman). Evidence suggests [...]
Exercise Overview for People That Have Parkinson’s Disease or Syndrome
Parkinson’s disease and syndrome are classified as a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system. Symptoms can include but are not limited to the following; tremors at rest, stiffness [...]
Exercise Overview for Individuals with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
As the population ages, we are seeing an increase in the number of people with osteopenia and osteoporosis. For many years it was assumed that exercise might stabilize or slow the progress of this disease. [...]