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The Management of Chronic Disease

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

The principles that I am discussing here can be applied to all chronic diseases. The diagnosis of any chronic long-term disease can be a traumatic and life-changing experience for a patient. Medications that improve quality of life in heart failure for example include diuretics.

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Why Exercise Is The Key To A Longer Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

By the end of this article, you should be convinced that high levels of fitness and daily exercise are a MUST for a longer quality of life without major illness. Activity - Steps Daily step count, although a crude measure of activity, is surprisingly powerful in predicting early death and disease onset. J Am Coll Cardiol.

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Why Preventing Diabetes With Lifestyle Measures Can Add Over A Decade To Your Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Focusing your efforts on preventing type 2 diabetes, however, is arguably one of the best strategies you can use and is likely to have the biggest gains. When I say diabetes, I am referring to type 2 diabetes, not type 1 diabetes. Having diabetes is very likely to shorten your life. Here’s why.

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Why Walking Might Save Your Life.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Healthspan A common refrain I hear is, “ I have no interest in living longer if I do not have a good quality of life ” However, one of the single biggest factors impacting your quality of life will be whether or not you have a major chronic disease. Less gastroesophageal reflux disease.