Multiple Sclerosis
Exercise can cut coronary artery disease risk for some with MS
Published in Heart Disease Weekly, May 20th, 2007
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative disease affecting the central nervous system of 400,000 Americans with 200 more diagnosed each week. The disease causes reduced nerve function and consequently a variety of symptoms. The most commonly reported symptoms include muscle weakness, spasticity, excess fatigue and depression, which often results in a vicious cycle of reduced mobility and decreased physical activity. Reduced activity level predisposes people with MS to be at increased risk for secondary diseases such as diabetes, osteoporosis and coronary artery disease (CAD).
In an effort to improve the health status of those with MS, a team of researchers worked with...
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Source: Heart Disease Weekly (2007-05-20)
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