Category: Exercise
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Lifting Weights with IBD: Balancing Benefits and Risks of Resistance Training
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that affects a large number of individuals. Managing this condition often requires more than just medication, and regular exercise is known to have a significant impact on maintaining overall health and well-being. While aerobic exercise has established benefits in IBD, resistance training (strength training) has been the…
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Exercise Safety in Individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. While medication and surgery are the primary treatments, exercise can also improve overall health and well-being for IBD patients. However, there are concerns about the intensity of exercise and its potential to worsen symptoms. This…