The most effective types of exercise to lower blood pressure
Insufficient sleep linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation
The best foods high in potassium — and why you need them
How to protect your health in a power outage
Can juicing help you get more fruits and vegetables?
Kinesio taping offers only modest relief for musculoskeletal disorders
Scoliosis treatment: Can it help as you get older?
Physical therapy provides modest improvement for chronic low back pain
What factors speed up aging?
New resistance training guidance may simplify your workout
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Archive
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What does end-stage emphysema mean in terms of symptoms and life expectancy?
Severe emphysema can bring crippling breathlessness and the need fro supplemental oxygen. Learn how doctors define the final stage and what it may mean for longevity.
What is an emphysematous bleb?
Tiny air sacs can stretch, rupture, and form bubbles inside the lung. Learn how this damage develops and how smoking can contribute.
How often should someone with emphysema get a full pulmonary function test?
Managing emphysema involves more than an occasional lung test. Learn how breathing studies, oxygen checks, and symptoms can be used to track your lung health.
Can't shake that cough?
The average cough, typically due to a cold or other respiratory virus, lasts three weeks or less. A lingering or chronic cough lasts eight weeks or longer. Most causes of chronic cough aren't serious, such as bronchitis, seasonal allergies, or medication side effects. People should see a doctor if over-the-counter treatments haven't worked or if they experience signs such as breathlessness, wheezing, chest pain, blood in the sputum, weight loss, or fatigue. Before an appointment, people should track their cough and note its patterns to offer clues for diagnosis.
The most effective types of exercise to lower blood pressure
Insufficient sleep linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation
The best foods high in potassium — and why you need them
How to protect your health in a power outage
Can juicing help you get more fruits and vegetables?
Kinesio taping offers only modest relief for musculoskeletal disorders
Scoliosis treatment: Can it help as you get older?
Physical therapy provides modest improvement for chronic low back pain
What factors speed up aging?
New resistance training guidance may simplify your workout
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