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Learn How to Control Your Emphysema Symptoms Through Lifestyle Changes

The American Lung Association defines emphysema as “one of the diseases that comprises COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Emphysema involves gradual damage of lung tissue. Specifically thinning and destruction of the alveoli or air sacs.”  The Mayo Clinic explains that “You can have emphysema for many years without noticing any signs or symptoms. The main …

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Control Your GERD Symptoms Through Dietary Changes

As Americans prepare to give thanks and engorge ourselves with multiple helpings on Thanksgiving Day this week, GERD sufferers, approximately 15 to 30% of the U.S. population, may already be weighing the consequences ahead of time. GERD is an acronym for gastroesophageal reflux disease and if you have already been diagnosed, you are fully aware …

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What are Bladder Infections and How Do You Prevent Them?

Harvard University explains that “A bladder infection, also called cystitis, is caused by abnormal growth of bacteria inside the bladder, the balloon-like organ that stores urine.” Bladder infections are very common, according to the Mayo Clinic, with over 3 million cases per year. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), report …

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Today is the Great American Smokeout Make a Plan to Quit Smoking

Today is the American Cancer Society’s 44th annual Great American Smokeout. It is a day when thousands of smokers across America make a commitment to live a healthier life by taking the first steps towards learning and planning to quit smoking. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Smoking remains …

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What is the Diabetic Diet? How You Can Manage Your Diabetes Through Proper Nutrition

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), “Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from …

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