A home-based cardiac rehabilitation program improved functional capacity and was associated with regaining occupation and reduced dependence on disability benefits, researchers reported.

"This is a key finding because lower functional capacity predicts higher risk of future cardiovascular events in people with coronary artery disease," noted Dr. Reed. "Nordic walking engages core ...

There is impaired functional capacity in patients with type 2 diabetes and stage B heart failure characteristics. Patients with type 2 diabetes and stage B heart failure characteristics have ...