Strength training is essential. “With more strength, any work being done becomes easier,” Stewart says. You can exercise ...

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 ...

Since an exacerbation and worsening of her COPD symptoms in summer, columnist Caroline Gainer now uses a stationary ...

Breathing exercises can strengthen the diaphragm if you have COPD and improve the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your body's cells. Your healthcare provider, physical therapist, or ...

As Diwali is here, Delhi's air quality worsens, and the city's residents, especially those with respiratory issues like COPD, ...

In moments of stress, you can use intentional breathing to help ground yourself. These are the top five beginner exercises to ...

“If I’m going to exercise, I need oxygen,” says Valerie Chang, who has COPD. She uses portable oxygen ... uses a rowing machine at her Honolulu home. “I listen to podcasts while I row.

More research is necessary on the modifiable predictors of a sedentary lifestyle in COPD patients. Structured exercise programs and pulmonary rehabilitation have shown important results for ...