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- How does exercise cause a boost in your immune system? There are several theories.Physical activity may help by flushing bacteria out from the lungs (thus decreasing the chance of a cold, flu, or other airborne illness) and may flush out...
- A man from Maryland is getting a second chance at life after having a double lung transplant this month. He says he's days away from going home, and doctors...This video made me think of Windbag...check it out... Video:...
- April 26, 2009WASHINGTON -- The U.S. declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes.Officials reported 20 U.S. cases of swine flu in five states...
- American College Of Physicians Launches Free Web-based Resource To Improve COPD CareMain Category: COPDAlso Included In: Respiratory / AsthmaArticle Date: 24 Apr 2009 - 8:00 PDTThe American College of Physicians (ACP) today announced the ACP COPD...
- WASHINGTON, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington, D.C. office of Porter Novelli has been selected by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), of the National Institutes of Health, to expand and enhance its chronic obstructive...
- CDC: Swine flu viruses in U.S. and Mexico matchhttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/24/swine.flu/index.htmlJuly 24, 2009The total number of confirmed cases in recent months of swine flu in the US now comes to 7, with the addition earlier this month of...
- DEALING WITH SMOKY CONDITIONSThe state Department of Health issued tips from the American Lung Association for those exposed to smoke and heavy dust due to the brush fire, which is also exposing large areas of land: Stay indoors and use an air...
- Give someone a hug, they may need it.Call a friend, it may be good for both of you.Remember to be grateful for what you do have.Let's be more positive, it can't hurt.Enjoy what is beautiful, while you can.Stop and smell the roses, watch the...
- Secrets Of Breathing From An Ancient Tradition Vijai P. Sharma, Ph.D., psychologist and registered yoga teacher Yoga is unique program for self-management for people with COPD or other chronic illnesses because yoga is one of the most comprehensive...
- Running on empty?Fuel your bodywith food...Eating and breathing are two life requirements youobviously cant do one without the other. When youhave COPD, though, you literally eat to breathe, andbreathing takes energy. Energy requires fuel. Fuel...
- What is air indoor air pollution?Most people know about outdoor air pollution, much of which is caused by traffic. But what do we mean by indoor air pollution? Almost all the air we breathe contains very low levels of pollution - things like gases,...
- Its hard to quit smoking for a couple of reasons. First, cigarettes and other forms of tobacco contain a powerful, addictive drug nicotine. Nicotine affects your brain and your body. It can:rev you up. Like coffee, its a stimulant that makes you...
- Why do I smoke? Am I ready to quit?Most people smoke for a few reasons. Before you set a quit date, take time to think about when, where, and why you smoke. If you understand your smoking habits and triggers, you'll have a better idea about:how to...
- Quitting smokingWithdrawal symptoms and how to copeWithdrawal is your body's response to being without the drug nicotine. Everyone who quits smoking should expect some withdrawal symptoms as they quit smoking.Each person will have their own set of...
- Gardening and COPDIf you're living with COPD, gardening is a relaxing way to remain active.Tools of the TradeIn the past, you may have easily moved in and around your garden; produced immaculately manicured lawns with a walking-mower, pushed heavy...