Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common condition that affects more than 3 million Americans. COPD is actually not one disease, but a group of diseases that are characterized by decreased air flow from the lungs. The most common conditions associated with COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Both are different than asthma. The …
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. As you may have heard, after satisfying the requirement that the vaccine be deemed safe and effective, the vaccine is now in the first stages of availability. This is great news. At this early stage the Centers for Disease Control is …
Screening for breast cancer takes less time than getting your nails done—and unlike nail polish, its benefits can last a lifetime. Consider mammograms. It takes just 20 minutes to capture x-ray images of both breasts, which can then be examined for signs of cancer. Their ability to detect breast cancer early—before it can be felt—has …
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Staying mentally and physically active can help keep you, well, younger — particularly in your 60s, when you’re just getting used to the idea that the reading glasses and wrinkles are here to stay. So what can you expect this decade? Everyone ages differently, and lifestyle plays a major role, but you’ll experience both hard-to-notice …
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A day in the life of… Imagine that you are a healthy 30 something male who is regularly active in outdoor hiking and the gym. You notice minimal pain occasionally at the lower back, but it is not consistent and subsides for a couple of days with rest. Lately, the pain has become a little …
Motivate Your Metabolism and Stay Healthy Congratulations on living your best life! Retirement, senior discounts, and endless hours to enjoy life. For some life is easier than others. Aging increases the risk for health issues, but there are things you can do to reduce these risks. A visit with your Primary Care Practitioner (PCP) can …
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Stay Balanced Your health in your 20s, 30s, and 40s may have been uneventful, but in your 50s you may see significant changes in your overall health. In addition to your already busy life, you may also be dealing with the declining health of your parents and may still have children at home or who …
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Re-evaluating Your Habits For A Healthy Tomorrow Ah! The 40s! It is the time in our lives when we get a glimpse of physical changes. This is a great time re-evaluate the unhealthy behaviors you adopted in your 20s and 30s because the rate of chronic disease increases significantly as we age. Prioritize preventive health …
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