A program at Allegheny Health Network is working to help patients breathe easier through music: patients spend 10-12 weeks learning to play the harmonica because playing it can help increase lung ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Heart health means finding habits that you want to do consistently, but getting started can be intimidating, especially for patients recovering from their own heart scares.

A recent randomized controlled trial reveals the potential of a program designed to connect patients who have breast cancer to needed exercise and rehabilitation services starting at diagnosis and ...

New research shows that exercise-based cardiac rehab offers real benefits for people with atrial fibrillation, reducing the risk of recurrence and improving mental well-being, highlighting the need ...

When Michelle Babiarz walks into the Exercise and Functional Training Lab on the second floor of the University of Delaware’s STAR Tower, she’s greeted with all smiles. The encouraging, positive ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A hybrid cardiac rehab model combining in-person sessions with phone and text support was as effective as fully ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say cardiovascular rehab programs are under-utilized by women. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States .

For adults at risk of falls, NICE has said that the GaitSmart rehabilitation exercise programme can be used in the NHS to treat gait and mobility issues while more evidence is generated. The NHS is ...

A free, student-led fitness program from the USF College of Education is changing what’s possible for older adults—boosting ...