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How Exercise May Bolster the Brain. Exercise prompts the liver to pump out a little-known protein that appears to rejuvenate the brain, a new study found. New York Times, 07/15/2020. (Also see Coping Strategies) This item was posted in the ISN Newsroom. Please check the newsroom daily for updates on scleroderma and other related articles.

Effect of a tailored home-based exercise program in patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc): a randomized controlled trial. This study indicates that in SSc patients a minimally supervised, home-based exercise program improves physical performance, quality of life and disability in comparison to usual care. PubMed, Scand J Med Sci Sports, 04/29/2020. (Also see Coping Strategies) This item was posted in the ISN Newsroom. Please check the newsroom daily for updates on scleroderma and other related articles.

Older and Stuck at Home? Expert Advice on Fitness. Past science suggests that any health impacts from prolonged home confinement are likely to be greatest among older people. TechnoCodex, 04/22/2020. (Also see Coping Strategies) This item was posted in the ISN Newsroom. Please check the newsroom daily for updates on scleroderma and other related articles.

Challenges and strategies for coping with scleroderma: implications for a scleroderma–specific self–management program. Although the challenges experienced by patients with scleroderma are unique, findings from this study might help better understand patients' perspectives regarding coping and disease management for other chronic diseases as well. PubMed, Disabil Rehabil, 2018 May 9:1-10. (Also see Coping Strategies) This item was posted in the ISN Newsroom. Please check the newsroom daily for updates on scleroderma and other related articles.

Physical activity (PA) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). In SSc patients, the total minutes of PA per week are significantly lower compared to the general population. PubMed, Rheumatol Int, 11/18/2017. (Also see Coping Strategies) This item was posted in the ISN Newsroom. Please check the newsroom daily for updates on scleroderma and other related articles.