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Yoga, exercise beats fatigue in multiple sclerosis
New research suggests that some exercise, including yoga, may combat their fatigue.
Investigators found that six months of regular exercise -- either riding a stationary bicycle or practicing yoga in specially tailored programs -- improved general energy levels in people with relatively early forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Fatigue is a significant complaint among MS patients, and these findings suggest that people with the condition should try to stay active and not avoid exercise after their diagnosis, says the study author. He and his colleagues presented their findings last week during the American Academy of Neurologys 55th annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.
In terms of which exercise works best for MS patients, the researcher recommended that patients choose whatever program they prefer -- either yoga or stationary bikes -- which avoid problems with balance.
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story.news.yahoo.com
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Stressed veterans at higher risk for autoimmune diseases
A new study finds that veterans who experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to suffer from a host of autoimmune diseases that include rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and Graves disease.
Researchers from the New York Academy of Medicine examined the 20-year medical histories of 1,972 male veterans who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
The study found that while 54 men had PTSD, more than double that number had PTSD coupled with another psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia, depression, paranoia or hysteria, indicating that Vietnam veterans often suffer from multiple mental illnesses.
The data also showed that 17 percent to 19 percent of those with PTSD had an autoimmune disease. Veterans with PTSD and a secondary mental diagnosis had the highest rates of autoimmune disease -- they were three times more likely to develop an autoimmune disease than veterans without it.
The findings were presented at the meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society in Phoenix.
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www.healthscoutnews.com
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