Women who work as cleaners or regularly use cleaning sprays or other cleaning products at home appear to experience a greater decline in lung function over time than women who do not clean, according to a new study.
Study also found that regular intake of tomatoes may also help slow the natural decline in lung function among all adults.
Although the benefits of exercise on the health of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as emphysema, have been widely reported, the effect of Tai Chi prior to this study had not been thoroughly evaluated in patients with COPD. Forty patients with COPD were randomized into either a control group or Tai Chi intervention group.
Medical research indicates that a diet rich in vegetables and fruit help to reduce the risk of developing several chronic diseases. Apples are widely