Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a disease of the lungs that makes breathing difficult. Most cases are caused by smoking. Exposure to the toxins in cigarettes cause permanent damage to the lining of the lungs. Types of COPD include emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Category: Health & Wellness
Mental Health and the Holiday Season
The winter holiday season can be a joyous time, but it can also be a time of heightened emotional stress and triggers for challenges related to mental health, substance use and grief. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults lives with a mental health condition, and 17 million U.S. adults with mental illness were also experiencing a substance use disorder, according to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Emergency Department or Urgent Care?
When unexpected injury or illness strikes, your first instinct may be to go to the hospital’s emergency department.
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Prepare for a Healthier Turkey Day
Soon it will be time to gather and celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year. While it’s also a time to shop, prep, cook, bake, share and enjoy great food, Thanksgiving can also be an excuse to overeat.
Here are some tips to get through late November without becoming as stuffed as the turkey:
Durable Medical Equipment Contributes to Independent Living
Durable medical equipment (DME) is equipment and supplies ordered by a healthcare provider for everyday or extended use.
Total Health Expo Starts Monday, October 24!
Get a taste for healthier living—both virtually and in person—with exciting health and wellness events for the entire family! Don’t miss your chance to learn beneficial tips, tricks and practices for the mind and body from October 24 through 29. Some events require registration. Visit lifebridgehealth.org/totalhealthexpo to learn more. Read More
Meet Dana Mealing, NEW Community Nutrition Educator
Dana Mealing, R.D.N., L.D.N., is the new community nutrition educator in the Tevis Center for Wellness. Get to know Dana and her plans for upcoming nutrition programs.
What to Expect at Your Annual Check-up
Your time with your primary care provider will be tailored to you, so no two annual check-ups are alike. But here are some things your provider will likely review:
What to Know about Cholesterol
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 40 percent of American adults have high cholesterol. Here are seven things you should know about cholesterol:
Studio YOU
Did you know? Studio YOU, a specialty area in Carroll Hospital’s East Pavilion, offers an array of support items: