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Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Sudden Death

Tags: cardiac arrest, heart health, sleep, sleep apnea, sudden cardiac death

If you snore loudly, wake up gasping during the night and are sleepy all day, have it checked out. Sleep apnea may significantly increase the risk of sudden cardiac death, says a new study.

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How Can I Tell Seasonal Allergies From a Cold?

Tags: allergies, cold, flu

Seasonal allergies and colds share common symptoms but have different causes, according to Sandra Hong, MD. They are often confused, but she says you can tell them apart by noting the signs.

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3 Do-It-Yourself Home Cleaning Products

Tags: allergies, asthma, chemicals, health tips

Many cleaning products can cause allergies and asthma to flare. Make your own simple solutions for better indoor air.

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3 Diseases That Should Frighten You

Tags: Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, lung cancer, Type 2 diabetes

There are non-infectious diseases that are destroying millions of lives at this very moment. One of these diseases is preventable; another mostly can be prevented; and the third is completely out of our control and threatens the lives of millions.

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Why It’s Not Too Late to Quit Smoking

Tags: health hub number, infographic, smoking

Most people associate cigarette smoking with breathing problems and lung cancer. But smoking is also strongly linked to cardiovascular disease. Still, it's never too late to quit, and start again. Find out why forty is a key number when it comes to quitting for good!

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Is It Sinusitis? 6 Steps to Stop Suffering

Tags: diagnosis, sinusitis, symptoms

A head full of congestion, post-nasal drip and a dull sense of smell and taste — these symptoms are common enough to be confused with allergies and colds. Learn the difference.

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Coping With COPD

Tags: Be Well e-News, bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD, emphysema

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can’t be cured. But you can take steps to halt its progress and enjoy life.

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COPD By the Numbers (Infographic)

Tags: Be Well e-News, chronic bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD, emphysema, infographic

Get the basics on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We also provide practical tips for getting the most out of every day and for preventing complications.

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‘Mooving’ to an Alternative to Cow’s Milk

Tags: allergies, lactose intolerance, milk, nutrition

Some kids can’t drink cow’s milk because their systems won’t tolerate it. But they still need the good nutrition that milk gives them. What alternatives are out there for parents?

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Puppy With Cleft Palate Teaches Kids Tolerance (Slideshow)

Tags: aspiration, aspiration pneumonia, cleft palate, pets, slideshow

A special puppy named Lentil can help parents talk to their kids about tolerance and being different.