—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, ...

The thought of starting an exercise program can be daunting, particularly for those who have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Persons diagnosed with diseases of the ...

A 12-month, home-based exercise program improved exercise capacity and patient-perceived fitness in adults with COPD but did not affect dyspnea, according to new data published in Chest. “Home-based ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rehabilitation during hospitalization vs. usual care resulted in better exercise capacity, quality of life and ...

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 ...

For those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), regular physical activity can bring a host of benefits. Research links exercise to lower risk of COPD-related hospital admission as well as ...

Pulmonary rehabilitation, a new program offered at New York Methodist Hospital (NYM), is a specific treatment for COPD, which addresses exercise intolerance by improving muscle strength and stamina.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercising one leg at a time can improve aerobic capacity more than two-legged exercise in patients who have stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according ...