Topics: COPD, Depression, Lung Health

Topics: COPD Treatment, Lung Health

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a group of illnesses affecting the respiratory system.

They cause decline in lung airflow and affect normal breathing. COPD is the third leading cause of death. However, with proper care, life expectancy for a patient in stage one and two can be decades.

The most effective way to ensure COPD does not increase the chances of early mortality is to follow all therapy guidelines. This is including but not restricted to smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Topics: Lung Health

Having a sudden chest pain is terrifying to most people. If you ask many people what they associate with the words chest pain, chances are their thoughts will jump directly to heart attacks.

While chest pain can be caused by a heart attack, there are also other possibilities, many unrelated to your heart altogether.

Topics: Heart Health, Lung Health

Aging is part of life, and with it, comes challenges that can make everyday life more difficult. One of these challenges is regarding mobility. Mobility problems you may notice can be:

Topics: nutrition, Mobility

 

 

Topics: Mobility

 

 

Topics: Mobility

Impediments to mobility are caused by different factors ranging from age to illness to genetic conditions.

When one is unable to perform necessary tasks like walking, they require an aid. Mobility products promote independent living and participation in community life.

They reduce the reliance on human assistance.

Topics: Insurance and Medicare Coverage, mobility aids, Mobility

 

 

Topics: Mobility

Aging is part of life, and with it, comes challenges that can make everyday life more difficult. One of these challenges is regarding mobility. Mobility problems you may notice can be unsteadiness when walking, difficulty sitting in and standing up from a chair, or being more prone to falling. Common conditions that contribute to mobility problems in older people are muscle weakness, joint problems, pain, chronic diseases, and neurological difficulties.

Topics: Mobility