Yoga is often celebrated for its ability to help people find their "zen," but new research shows it might be doing some heavy lifting for your heart, too! A fresh…
Editor's Note: Patient Worthy is honored to share this article, originally submitted by Camille Johnson. For chronic disease patients living with rare conditions and long-term symptoms, whole-body health challenges can…
A new study conducted at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Utah suggests that exercise has a beneficial effect on the body, such as reprogramming, that alters the gene’s function, identity…
A recent study highlighted by World Pharma News reveals that maintaining a healthy diet can significantly slow the progression of chronic diseases among older adults. Chronic diseases—such as diabetes, heart…
For decades exercise has been recommended to improve the quality of life. More recently and perhaps more importantly, exercise has been highly recommended for cancer patients. Most people realize that…
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) shares guidelines for disease management and care. According to Creaky Joints, the ACR recently released a new guideline centered around integrative interventions for people…
According to a recent article in The British publication The Economic Times, a group of researchers at McMaster University have a win-win proposal for myotonic dystrophy (MD) patients. Eleven people were…
For the first time, a team of researchers measured heart rate variability (HRV) in those with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) to understand how the autonomic nervous system (ANS) responded…
A recent study conducted at the Penn State College of Medicine focused in on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), specifically blood clotting in this rare disorder. These researchers knew that…
According to a recent article, professional athletes have been forced into early retirement due to arrhythmias. Arrhythmias, which are potentially fatal, affect those who exercise too much at a higher…
An estimated 30% of patients with psoriasis go on to develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a type of inflammatory arthritis that can affect joints throughout the body. One particular spot which…
People are rushing to get in shape for summer; it's common to see the gyms a little more full than normal. While exercise is good for you, it's important not…
A recent study has illuminated the need for further research into how different forms of exercise may provide certain benefits for patients living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). This study was…
Exercising has many physical and emotional benefits. It can manage blood sugar levels, improve your mood, assist with weight loss, or even strengthen your memory. Endurance training, specifically, benefits tissue…
According to Multiple Sclerosis News Today, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society recently released new exercise guidelines for people with multiple sclerosis. Exercise is extremely beneficial to health, for those…
Dancing is all the rage these days, with shows like Dancing With the Stars bringing in top ratings. People are enrolling more in dance classes, and going to the ballrooms in…
Nutrition and exercise are vital to better health and wellness. Still, getting back into the gym with a rare disease is tough. Staying fit and working out can be so challenging post…
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