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Air hunger, the inability to breathe, is a frightening sensation experienced by a disconcerting number of people. Asthma can affect the ability to breathe by restricting airways. And it’s incredibly important to manage it properly. From using a peak flow meter to following an action plan, there are several ways to help keep asthma under control. Here are five asthma management tips. 1. Use a Peak Flow...
3/3/2024 5:00:00 AM
Most of us spend more time staring at a screen than we’d care to admit. It’s easy to do; devices have become a big part of our daily lives. Too much of a good thing is never good, however, and our phones and tablets are no exceptions. All that screen time could be taking its toll on our attention spans. Screentime has a Detrimental Effect on Children No matter their age, children need strict limits...
2/6/2024 5:00:00 AM
According to the World Health Organization, we should be eating "a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables per day." Although this, unfortunately, excludes starchy vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes, it is still a great health goal. Since most of us do not weigh our food for every meal, this recommendation can be hard to follow. All Those Fruits and Veggies Seem Hard to SwallowAs a result,...
1/14/2024 5:00:00 AM
New Year’s resolutions are a great idea... in theory. In practice, they’re not usually so great. How many of your New Year’s resolutions have been as life-changing as you’d hoped they’d be? How many did you actually follow through with? Sudden, drastic changes don’t tend to stick very well, making most resolutions a set-up for failure. Instead of making a yearly resolution, why not work toward real,...
1/6/2024 5:00:00 AM
Chronic sleep deprivation may seem like a normal part of adult life, but it may have a greater impact on our health than we realize. Researchers are finding that sleep deprivation can do far more than affect our concentration and work performance. Over the long-term, not getting enough sleep can lead to a number of health conditions, and it might even shorten our lives.Insomniac NationBetween 50 and...
12/5/2023 5:00:00 AM
Each year, countless people set their New Year’s resolutions. In 2020, the most common resolution was to exercise more. Eating healthy and losing weight came in third and fourth, respectively. That’s a lot of people starting something new, and many of them may not have any experience with exercise at all. So, what should you do if you want to get more active, even though you’re a newbie to the gym?...
12/3/2023 5:00:00 AM
As the cool, brisk winds start rolling in, so do, invariably, the sniffles and scratchy throats. But why does it feel like all the bugs seem to roll in like a fog as soon as cold weather hits? Does the cold really lower our immune resistance? We’re here to set the facts straight. Viruses Thrive in Cold, Dry Conditions So in some cases, the culprit really is the cold. Viruses appreciate cold, dry air....
11/30/2023 5:00:00 AM
We live in a fast-paced world, so it can be easy to ignore little pains or annoyances when they hit. Have a headache? Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Something feels off? Get to bed a little earlier and hope for the best. Small aches and pains are usually nothing to worry over, but there are some subtle symptoms we shouldn’t ignore. The key is knowing the difference.Dizziness can sometimes...
11/25/2023 5:00:00 AM
Tooth decay seems to be practically inevitable. About 91% of U.S. adults, between the age of 20 and 64, have or have had tooth decay. Once adults reach the age of 65, that number jumps to 96%. Tooth decay is a common problem, affecting more than 9 out of 10 Americans at some point during their lifetime. But that doesn’t mean you can’t stave it off. In fact, most people can reverse and/or prevent tooth...
11/25/2023 5:00:00 AM
Do you (or someone you love) suffer from chronic back pain? Chronic back pain is common and many causes of back pain are actually preventable. Just one or two bad habits can take a massive toll on your back. See how these bad habits could contribute to back pain, and what you can do about it.Sitting or Standing All DayThere’s a good chance your job requires you to sit or stand for extended periods...
11/21/2023 5:00:00 AM
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