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Lifestyle changes might help prevent symptoms related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in line with a research letter published online Jan. 4, 2021. JAMA Internal Medicine.
Using data from the Nurses' Health Study II, a nationwide study that included 116,671 women, researchers found that of the 9,000 women with GERD symptoms who met five specific antireflux lifestyle criteria Men were 40 percent less more likely to have GERD symptoms than women. Who didn't meet any of them. His body weight was normal. never smoke; participating in half-hour of moderate or vigorous exercise every day; drinking not more than two cups of coffee, tea, or soda every day; And follow a healthy weight loss program. GERD symptoms were defined as reporting acid reflux disease or heartburn at the least once per week.
The findings were based on the outcomes of periodic surveys filled out by the ladies within the study. The first GERD survey was collected in 2007, and girls included within the GERD portion of the study were followed through June 2017. While women who accomplished all five components of the anti-reflux lifestyle regimen saw the best reduction in GERD symptoms, there was a discount. Each of the five lifestyle elements in its own right. So even small changes might help.
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