Although cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, one of every five adults still smokes. What’s even more striking is that a ... Read More
COPD
COPD Patients May Breathe Easier with Tai Chi
Did you know black Americans have lower sitting heights and different metabolism of cigarette smoke, which can be associated with COPD? Blacks are also disproportionately exposed ... Read More
Can Medical Marijuana Treat COPD?
It appears that cannabis may be useful to treat yet another condition – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). InMed Pharmaceuticals started a COPD program in 2015, ... Read More
Black Folks & Lung Disease: Is The Damage Reversible?
According to the American Lung Association, African Americans suffer from lung cancer more than any other population group in the U.S. Their report, "Too Many Cases, Too Many ... Read More
Is There A Link Between Anxiety And Seasonal Allergies?
Recent studies are showing that people with allergies are also highly likely to have anxiety. According to a Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center study, 7-year-old ... Read More
COPD: Two Types That Are Hurting You
Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is an umbrella term describing two different types of lung diseases. COPD affects about 27 million Americans. One in five Americans ... Read More
Some COPD Patients Benefit More From Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Than Others
Certain people with the lung disease known as COPD will not benefit from long-term oxygen therapy, a new study reports. The finding will help doctors and patients choose among ... Read More
COPD Support Resources
It’s so important to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease all year long. During November's COPD Awareness Month we want to share resources and information ... Read More
Breathe Easier: 10 Everyday Ways To Open Your Lungs
Respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema and bronchitis affect millions of Americans. Poorly functioning lungs decrease oxygen flow to ... Read More
How To Navigate The Holidays Without A COPD Attack
The holiday season can be an extremely stressful time for folks living with COPD, otherwise known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. There are so many things that can ... Read More
7 Good Things That Will Happen To Your Body When You Eat More Fiber Daily
Got fiber? Love it or hate it, dietary fiber or roughage is an essential part of a healthy diet. Although much harder to tally than counting calories, according to study findings, ... Read More
Childhood Asthma Linked To Early Onset COPD
Though many children with persistent asthma get better as they get older, some may go on to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in early adulthood, a new study ... Read More
Zika Virus May Only Be The Start: Climate Change & Your Health
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7l8NMgdqo4&w=560&h=315] With the spread of the Zika virus and other insect-borne diseases causing global concern, the ... Read More
Cold Weather & Your Lungs
With winter on our doorstep, many of us are looking forward to the beauty of the season and the unique social and recreational activities that only winter can offer. But cold ... Read More