(Image: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Pulmonary fibrosis is a rare lung disease resulting from damage or scarring to the lungs. As the lungs thicken and stiffen from fibrosis, breathing and your lungs ability to work properly will become more difficult. Though a plethora of risk factors are linked to the development of pulmonary fibrosis in most instances, the exact cause of the disease can’t be determined. This is known as...
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772667 Ah, back-to-school time. A time for new teachers, fresh paper and pencils, and cool new clothes. A time for learning new things and meeting new friends. It’s also a time for an outbreak of respiratory and virus-related illnesses among schoolchildren. Within the first few weeks of school, many schoolchildren will develop a cold or other types of respiratory illness, which often leads to a trigger of asthma symptoms for kids who suffer from the condition. One...
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When you are making a list of necessities to help your young athlete succeed, good sleep should top the list. Sleep is essential to good physical and mental health in people of all ages. But in addition to that, a good night’s sleep improves your young athlete’s overall performance. Sleep reduces stress levels, improves focus, and keeps your child energized throughout their performance. Sleep is also critical for healthy muscle development...
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Your risk of dying increases nineteen-percent if you sit more than six hours a day, according to a HealthDay News article shared on WebMD. The statistic comes from a recent study performed by the American Cancer Society. The study also suggested 14 potentially deadly conditions are linked to extended hours of sitting including cancer, stroke, heart disease and diabetes. For a complete list of conditions, click here. You can decrease the amount...
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