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Most Canadians with COPD report excellent mental health

Most Canadians with COPD report excellent mental health

Despite the links between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and poor mental health, nearly 90% of older Canadians with COPD do not suffer from mental illness, and more than two-thirds report complete mental health, according to a new study . People who were socially isolated and lacking emotional support were at higher risk for poor …

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Most People With Copd Enjoy Good Mental Health: Study

Most People With COPD Enjoy Good Mental Health: Study – Channel3000.com

11 minutes ago Steven Reinberg Job : December 13, 2022 12:00 Updated: December 13, 2022 11:55 am TUESDAY, Dec. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Surprisingly, most people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are in excellent mental health, Canadian researchers report. Two-thirds of COPD patients do not suffer from common mental health conditions such as …

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Home air purifiers may improve markers of cardiovascular health in people with COPD

Home air purifiers may improve markers of cardiovascular health in people with COPD

A six-month study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine finds that using portable home air purifiers can improve certain markers of cardiovascular health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. People with COPD often suffer from shortness of breath, chest tightness and chronic cough. Cardiovascular diseases such as arrhythmias, heart failure, strokes and …

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