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Are you one of the 1 in 13 people that have asthma? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than 25 million Americans have asthmas.  This is 7.7% of adults and 8.4% of children.  Asthma has been increasing steadily since the early 1980s in all age,...

As we get older, we hear a lot about blood pressure and the importance of keeping it low. After all, your blood vessels deliver blood to all of the organs in your body.  And when those blood vessels become narrower and restrict the blood flow, it can be very dangerous...

From sore knees to back pain to struggles with shoulders—joint pain affects one-third of Americans.  Sometimes, joint pain comes as a result of trauma or injury. But other times, the cause is harder to pinpoint. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and other conditions that are prevalent as we age can cause...

If you’re not a “morning person,” the idea of a morning routine might not sound appealing to you. But what if we told you that a solid morning routine can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health?  Regular morning routines provide consistency, help you regulate your sleep...

Chronic widespread pain, to the point where you can’t even walk up the stairs, let alone function in your “normal” life? If that sounds familiar, you’ve probably already been to the doctor and heard the “F” word: fibromyalgia.  If you’re one of the 6-12 million Americans suffering from fibromyalgia, you...