November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – a recognition of the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States. COPD refers to a group of lung diseases that cause damage to the ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, you probably have shortness of breath during physical exertion. Regular exercise may seem intimidating, but it’s actually ...

People with COPD struggle with breathing because the condition causes air to get trapped in the lungs and interferes with the exchange of gas, says Osita Onugha, MD, thoracic surgeon and assistant ...

—A recent analysis showed multiple benefits associated with exercise training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including better endothelial function. Reviewed by Ware Kuschner, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exercise capacity and physical function improved in patients hospitalized for a COPD exacerbation with use of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Water walking/jogging, arm circles and leg and knee lifts are examples of water-based exercises. Patients with ...

Chair yoga offers a gentle yet effective way to experience the benefits of yoga using just a sturdy chair. Perfect for seniors, office workers, or anyone with limited mobility, this adaptable practice ...

Fitness is the key to a better life as a senior, but many older people aren't getting the exercise they need. Only 15% of those between the ages of 65 and 74 say they engage in regular physical ...