BOSTON (Reuters) - Slowly building strength with upper-body weight-lifting can relieve some of the arm and hand swelling that occurs in breast cancer survivors who have had lymph nodes under their ...

An expert explains how attitudes towards lymphedema risk have evolved over the years. Attitudes are changing around lymphedema — and with that shift comes a handful of common myths and misconceptions ...

Hand swelling, medically known as oedema, occurs when excess fluid builds up in the tissues of the hands. It can also affect the feet, ankles, legs, and arms. While sometimes the cause is obvious, ...

Get step-by-step instructions for chair exercises for arms that build strength, improve mobility, and support everyday ...

Weakness in the hands after a workout can be normal, but it might also be a sign of something more serious. You may need to make a minor adjustment in your sport, or you could be experiencing ...

More than half of the patients with breast cancer who took part in an education-only or exercise-based intervention program remained lymphedema free 18 months following surgery to remove one or more ...

You can strengthen and tone your arms at home with dumbbells, kettlebells, exercise bands, and bodyweight exercises. If the idea of sweating it out at the gym or waiting in line for a fitness class ...

A ‘breakthrough’ smart textile arm sleeve will use electrical stimulation to reduce swelling and discomfort for patients with lymphedema. The researchers say current treatments can be intensive and ...