According to the Centers for Disease Control, COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. More than 15 million Americans are affected by COPD, and more than 150,000 Americans die due to COPD annually. That is one death every 4 minutes. COPD refers to a group…
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Unless you’re an extremely picky eater, you’ve likely never even considered the possibility that you could be lacking the proper levels of certain vitamins. Considering that roughly 35% of adults in the United States have a vitamin D deficiency, this could be worth looking into. Keep reading to learn about the importance of vitamin D.…
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While you likely have a vague idea about what diabetes is, you may not be aware of just how severe the condition can be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 11.3% of the U.S. population has diabetes, and as many as 38% of Americans 18 years or older have blood…
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Aging and cognitive function are likely to concern everyone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, as many as 8% of people experience mild cognitive impairment between the ages of 65 to 69, and that percentage only increases as we age. Keep reading to learn more about cognitive decline. What Is Cognitive Decline, and How Does It Differ…
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Let’s be honest, on a day-to-day basis, you tend to not even think about breathing. It’s just something you do automatically without a thought. The majority of us likely don’t think about the vital role our respiratory system plays in our overall health — until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, not ensuring that your respiratory system…
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One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is the second most deadly cancer for women, but the death rate went down by 1% every year between 2013 and 2018. The cause of this is…
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Congenital heart disease and the various defects related to congenital heart disease are among the most common congenital disabilities found in babies across the globe. Surprisingly, conditions that affect up to a quarter of the human population are not quite common knowledge. What exactly is congenital heart disease, and what does it mean for those…
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Dealing with aging can be difficult. It can be more difficult when you (or a loved one) are becoming increasingly unsteady. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIH), challenges with balance can become more common as medical issues such as diabetes, heart disease, and thyroid problems cause damage to the nerves and blood vessels…
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Likely, you’ve heard the word “cholesterol” mentioned throughout your daily life at least once or twice, either in passing at the water cooler or on a random late-night sitcom. Although you likely hear the word from time to time, do you understand what it is and why it’s important to human health? Were you aware…
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Whether you’re eager to learn more about different types of wound dressings or you have no idea where to start, maintaining the knowledge of different types of wound dressings and how to use them will likely come in handy one day. Of course, if you find yourself with a severe injury, it’s always best to…
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