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Healthy Lung Month is observed every October to raise awareness for various lung diseases. Lung disease and disorders are any issues that cause the lungs to not function properly. With lung disease on the rise, it is the third leading cause of death in the United States and accounts for one in every seven deaths.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is one of the biggest issues that Americans face today.
As a major vessel that runs from your heart, through your chest, and down to your abdomen, an issue with your aorta can be problematic and sometimes fatal. One such issue is an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA, and with proactive measures you can avoid it entirely.
Here’s what you should know about AAA.
Around this time of year when the weather is scorching hot, we are regularly advised to check in on senior friends and relatives. This doesn’t only apply to the senior population, though.
Heart palpitations are a very common form of cardiac arrhythmia, but they can cause worry and distress if you’re not used to experiencing them. Here are a few facts about heart palpitations so you can save yourself a trip to the doctor.
Technology is supposed to make life easier and help us accomplish tasks more quickly, but for many, today’s technological advances have only made life more stressful.
Since coronary artery disease can be sneaky with some subtle warning signs, it’s best to be proactive with your knowledge of the issue and not be caught off guard.
High blood pressure increases your risk for dangerous health conditions like a stroke, a heart attack, kidney disease, and chronic heart failure. If that doesn’t give you the motivation to manage your blood pressure, this might.
It should be no surprise to anyone that 50 – 70 million Americans don’t get the restorative sleep they need. Just note the number of advertisements for mattresses, pillows, and mattress toppers we see everyday that all promise to deliver the perfect night’s sleep.
High blood pressure increases your risk for dangerous health conditions like a stroke, a heart attack, kidney disease, and chronic heart failure. If that doesn’t give you the motivation to manage your blood pressure, this might.
DASH, or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, is a healthy approach to eating that was designed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to prevent or treat high blood pressure. Although adopting a new diet can be daunting, the DASH diet can help drop your blood pressure and prevent heart disease among other things. With just minor adjustments in your everyday processes, you can begin to see results in a matter of weeks!
