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      Back Safety: Turning

      Protect your back while you stand or turn. Turning can twist your spine if you don't do it correctly. Read More

      Cardiac Rehabilitation

      Cardiac rehabilitation (“cardiac rehab”) is a program designed by your health care team that will not only help you recover, but also reduce your risk for future heart problems. Your cardiac rehab program may begin while you’re in the hospital. After you’re discharged, you may go to a special facility for scheduled rehab classes. Read More

      Cardiac Rehabilitation: Emotional Issues

      Having CAD (heart disease) can be stressful. You may have worries about your health and future. If you ignore these feelings, they can slow your recovery. Read More

      Cardiac Rehabilitation: Following an Exercise Program

      A big part of a cardiac rehab program is exercise. Regular exercise will make your heart and coronary arteries healthier. It helps increase strength, lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and control your weight. Read More

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      Chronic Lung Disease: Becoming More Active

      Regular exercise is a very important part of helping yourself feel better. Muscles that are out of shape make you short of breath. Exercise helps tone muscles, so they use less oxygen. Ask your healthcare team about a pulmonary rehabilitation program to help you get started. Read More

      Chronic Lung Disease: Controlling Stress

      Stress and anxiety can make breathing harder. When it’s hard to breathe, it’s natural to get anxious and start to panic. This makes you even more short of breath. This sequence is known as the dyspnea cycle, and it’s common among people with COPD. The good news is, you have the power to break the cycle. Read More

      Chronic Lung Disease: Maximizing Your Energy

      When you have lung problems, you can help yourself feel better by conserving your energy. Pacing yourself, avoiding bending and lifting, and simplifying tasks will allow you to do more without getting short of breath. Read More

      Chronic Lung Disease: Preventing Lung Infections

      When you have COPD, you’re more likely to develop a lung infection (pneumonia) with a cold or the flu. To stay healthier, avoid contact with germs. Get prompt treatment at the first sign of illness. Read More

      Chronic Lung Disease: Tips for Quitting Smoking

      Smoking is the main cause of COPD. Cigarette smoke damages lung tissue and irritates airways, which makes breathing harder. Smoking also damages cilia in the airways. So, the cilia can’t do their job of clearing mucus, dirt, and germs from the lungs. Read More
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