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National Handwashing Awareness Week “Clean Hands Saves Lives”

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The first full week in December is recognized as National Handwashing Awareness Week when we are all reminded that handwashing is an effective way to prevent infections and illnesses. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sponsors the national campaign, “Clean Hands Saves Lives” that teaches the five effective steps(wet, lather, scrub, […]

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Learn How to Control Your Emphysema Symptoms Through Lifestyle Changes

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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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