Mind–Body Interventions for COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severely impacts the life of patients. What effect can yoga or tai chi have on those with COPD? A study published in Scientific Reports evaluated mind-body exercises and their impacts on stable COPD patients. Using registers and databases, researchers narrowed findings to 15 studies and over 1000 participants to measure lung […]
E-Cigarettes May Lead to Chronic Lung Diseases
Razi Berry E-cigarette use significantly increases a person’s risk of developing chronic lung diseases like asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to new University of California – San Francisco research, the first longitudinal study linking e-cigarettes to respiratory illness in a sample representative of the entire U.S. adult population. First longitudinal study […]
Muscle Mass is Critical to Health
Razi Berry The amount of lean muscle a person has may soon be considered a vital sign, similar to blood pressure, pulse and weight. Extensive research has begun to show that muscle mass should be reconsidered as a measurement that is able to give a more robust picture of an individual’s health. A recent paper […]