Allergies and asthma are often times connected. They are two of the most commonly occurring, chronic conditions in the U.S. Asthma is a respiratory condition in which your airways narrow, making breathing difficult. Allergies exist in many different forms, but a reaction occurs when the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance. People with […]
You might be wondering “what are triglycerides and how do I know if mine are too high?” Triglycerides are a type of fat found in our blood that our bodies use for energy. Having a healthy number of triglycerides can be very beneficial in maintaining good health; however, when your triglyceride levels get too high, […]
It is sad to say, but until a medical condition is affecting us or someone we love, most of us take our health for granted. In fact, most people do not put much thought into how new medications, surgical procedures or treatments make their way to the general public. In order for a new treatment […]
“I hope you never take one single breath for granted,” says Lee Ann Womack in her country hit, I Hope You Dance. She expresses the importance of living life to the fullest. So many of us take the simple act of breathing for granted; but for those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, taking […]