Posts Tagged ‘National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)’
November is National COPD Awareness Month
November is National COPD Awareness Month to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), more than 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD. However, there are also millions more who do not even know they have it. This is unfortunate because, while there…
Read MoreLosing 10% of Weight can Reverse Atrial Fibrillation
Losing 10% of weight can reverse atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to an Australian study published June 14, 2018 in the heart journal Eurospace. Researchers from the Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders at the University of Adelaide and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) discovered that losing only 10% of weight could stop…
Read MoreA New Simple Way to Find Undiagnosed Cases of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a very serious progressive lung disorder that leads to serious breathing difficulties. It is also known as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is characterized by: Coughing that brings up a lot of slimy mucus and phlegm that may be clear or white, green or yellow in color. Shortness of…
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