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Man with COPD coughing on his couch

A Blood Test Could Predict COPD Exacerbations

A new COPD clinical study has not been focused on the lungs as one might expect but instead has been looking at the blood. Researchers have found that signs of chronic inflammation …

Man with RA takes an workout break

Exercising Properly with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that can cause excruciating pain and stiffness in the joints and nearby tissues. It is also an autoimmune disease, which means that the symptoms …

Grilling a paleo-friendly meal

The Paleo Diet Adapted for Arthritis

Health care providers and nutrition experts are now well aware of how a person’s diet can impact their symptoms if they are living with chronic illness. Last month, we added our first …

Artery that is blocked due to high cholesterol

Why Is There Such a Discrepancy in the Treatment of High Cholesterol?

If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, it is not the end of the world. Actually, there are many people around the country who are dealing with the same issues that …

Chronic heart issues caused by diabetes

Cardiovascular Disease Negatively Impacts Cognitive Function

People living with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes also live with an elevated risk of cognitive deterioration, according to the results of a new clinical study from Wake Forest Baptist …