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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A Parent’s Guide to Giving Your Child a Healthy Start
Giving your child a healthy start is fundamental. As a parent, you play a major role in their early development. You can help them to adopt habits that will enhance the quality of their life for years to come. Make smart choices while your child is still an infant and reinforce them as they grow. While you're keeping them strong and fit, you’ll also be nurturing a close and … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Giving Your Child a Healthy Start
What You Need to Know about Managing Pain with CBD
Managing pain is one of the most popular reasons for using CBD products. However, there is little clinical evidence to support such claims. A recent study provides some new insights and information. Researchers at Syracuse University gave CBD oil or a placebo to a small group of young adults. They said the results were complex and exciting. While they found the positive … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Managing Pain with CBD
What You Need to Know about Brain Health, TV, and Middle Age
If you’re like most consumers, you spent the pandemic watching more TV. However, if you’re middle aged and concerned about your brain health, you may want to put down the remote. Three new studies add to the evidence that watching a lot of TV in your middle years can negatively affect your cognitive function in later years. The researchers found that “the more television you … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Brain Health, TV, and Middle Age
Say Goodbye to Hand Dermatitis
If you spent more time washing your hands this past year, you may have experienced hand dermatitis for the first time. It’s a condition that’s becoming more common. Hand dermatitis is partly based on your biology and partly on your behavior. It can be triggered by prolonged exposure to water and harsh chemicals. That’s why it’s often an issue for professionals like doctors, … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to Hand Dermatitis