Tag: prevention

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Keeping Exercise Safe: Warm Up to Win, Cool Down to Conquer

When it comes to exercise, the focus is usually on the workout itself—whether it’s a run, a weightlifting session or a yoga class. But the practices that bookend your exercise routine, namely warming up and cooling down, are just as important.

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Exercise Snacks & Other Ways to Counteract Too Much Sitting

If you spend hours each day sitting at a desk in front of a computer, you aren’t alone. Could “exercise snacks” be enough to counteract all that sitting?

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How to Protect Children from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

RSV is extremely common in the winter months. While most children only suffer mild symptoms, babies and some young children are at high risk for severe illness that might require hospitalization. Learn some simple but effective ways to protect them.

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How to Clean and Maintain Your Oxygen Equipment

Once you learn the basics of cleaning and maintaining your oxygen equipment, it will be second nature, regardless of the type of oxygen equipment you use.

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All About Nebulizers

Ready to manage your COPD from the convenience of your own home? If the answer is “yes,” then it’s time to learn about nebulizers.

Healthy Foods for Cold Weather

A healthy diet helps maintain your health and boosts your energy in winter months.

5 Ways to Manage Your COPD Medications Better

Taking your COPD medications as prescribed is important, especially since they can help manage your disease and maintain your quality of life. Here are five ways to manage your COPD medications better.

Why Do You Need an Annual Wellness Exam?

Establishing a primary care relationship can be transformative. Your annual physical is an opportunity to optimize your overall wellbeing. Research shows that preventive health — making positive choices — is a powerful tool for staying or becoming disease-free. Excellent primary care prevents diseases and the need for medications.

Finding Relief from Neck Pain

In today’s world full of mobile devices and computer screens, more people are feeling neck pain than ever before. Fortunately, there are some simple solutions for relief.