If you’re short of breath after climbing a few stairs, you may have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s a condition that affects almost 7% of adults, and your risk increases as you grow older. A diagnosis of COPD means you have one or a combination of certain lung disorders that make it difficult to breathe. That includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Living with COPD
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What Will You Do If You Lose Your Sense of Smell?
If you’re like many adults, you’ve probably imagined what it would be like to be blind, but we tend to take our noses for granted. You might be surprised to learn how much your life could change if you have anosmia. Anosmia is the medical term for loss of smell. It’s becoming more of an issue now because it’s a common symptom of COVID-19. What would you do if you lost … [Read more...] about What Will You Do If You Lose Your Sense of Smell?
New Help for Tinnitus
Have you ever heard ringing in your ears after attending a loud concert or fireworks display? If so, you’ve experienced a temporary form of chronic tinnitus that affects as many as 60 million Americans. Now, scientists may have accidentally discovered new interventions that could help. While studying deep brain stimulation, researchers at the University of Minnesota found … [Read more...] about New Help for Tinnitus
8 Reasons That Explain Why You Fail
Everyone that’s ever tried to accomplish anything knows what it’s like to fail. While there are numerous reasons for failure, most of them can be boiled down to just a few possibilities. Understanding why you failed is important, because it educates you on how to improve your odds for success in the future. See if you can identify the cause of your most significant … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons That Explain Why You Fail
Why You Might Want to Consider Naturopathy
If your health could be better, and you’re becoming frustrated with your conventional doctor, you might want to consider naturopathy. Naturopaths are degreed doctors of naturopathic medicine. While they can’t perform major surgery or prescribe pharmaceuticals, they can do a lot for your health. Naturopaths rely on diet, exercise, and other non-invasive techniques to optimize … [Read more...] about Why You Might Want to Consider Naturopathy