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      • Exerise May Help Crohn's Disease
        03/29/08
        People with Crohn's Disease may benefit from light exercise if their symptoms are mild or they are in remission, according to a new study from the University of Western Ontario. A study by Victor Ng evaluated 32 adults with Crohn's Disease for 3 months. All participants were either in remi

      • IBD Mythbusters #2: Tension, anxiety, or “nerves” cause IBD
        03/19/08
        There is no evidence that IBD is caused by psychological issues, though they can influence how you experience IBD. Prolonged tension, stress and anxiety is not beneficial for any chronic condition, including IBD. Just like with high blood pressure, heart disease, and asthma, being stressed out can

      • Research Buzzword: "Health Related Quality of Life"
        03/15/08
        Much of the psychosocial research in IBD dedicates some portion of the study to examining something called "quality of life (QOL)" or "health related quality of life (HRQOL)." But what exactly do these terms mean? One of the struggles for researchers in this area is to generat

      • IBD Mythbusters #1: IBD is contagious...
        03/12/08
        IBD is not contagious. While the cause of IBD is unknown, some scientists suspect certain types of bacteria such as strains of mycobacterium may play a role. To date, there is no convincing evidence that IBD is caused by an infection. We do know that IBD is a disease that arises from genetic predisp

      • New Series: IBD Mythbusters
        03/12/08
        One of the most important things patients can do is become more educated about their illness, so that they may make informed decisions about their care and day-to-day activities. There are a multitude of sources of information - some great, some not so great - for IBD patients. Over time, some myths

      • Welcome to IBD R&D
        03/12/08
        The Northwestern Center for Psychosocial Research in IBD blog "IBD R&D" will bring you news and updates from the world of research and other supportive information about Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Our emphasis will be on information about living and coping with being